The Ministry
Weekly
Trinity Lutheran Church Jacksonville, Florida
April 16, 2017
Our mission: To Proclaim Jesus Christ to the World!
As We Gather for Worship This Week...
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by the congregation.
Communion Elements are given to the glory of God by Gini Strasser and
family in memory of their grandmother/great-grandmother/great-greatgrandmother, Pearl Bates and in honor of Alan Lewis’ birthday.
Our Nursery is well-staffed and equipped to minister during both worship
services and Sunday School to children ages 5 years and under.
The Salisbury Colonnade provides an entrance at the back of the sanctuary
which worshipers are encouraged to use for access to the nursery and rest rooms
during services. Worshipers who have difficulty managing steps are also urged
to use the Colonnade entrance.
Easter Worship
Today we celebrate God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil through the
love of Jesus Christ. The cross of suffering has become the symbol of the
victorious power of God’s love. Easter is God’s promise that “Nothing can
separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38). No
matter what your situation in life today, no matter how you feel, take this
promise with you: you are loved, and you are never alone. Christ is Risen!
Alleluia!
Easter Breakfast
Our annual Easter Breakfast is from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. (between the 8:30 a.m.
and 11;00 a.m. Easter worship services). Free will donations are being
accepted to support Trinity’s youth.
Children’s Egg Hunt
Our Children’ Egg Hunt begins this morning at 10:15 a.m. during the Easter
breakfast. There will be separate egg hunts for toddlers and “big” kids.
Church Office Closed Torrow
The church office will be closed tomorrow, April 17th and will reopen on
Tuesday, April 18th.
Statistical Information
W eek of April 9 th: Attendance: 10:00 a.m.: 150
Total Budgeted Income Needed: W kly 4,766 YTD
Actual Income Received 4/9/17:
8,892 YTD
71,490
79,148
+ 7,658
(Note: This does not include giving to Dedicated Funds such as Flowers, Food
Pantry, Love Offerings, Relief and Needy and others.)
No Sunday Morning Takeaway Today
There will be no “Takeaway” today or on Easter Sunday next week. The
“Sunday Morning Takeaway” will return on Sunday, April 23rd. Leader on
that Sunday will be Rusty White.
Mission Possible Campaign 2017
DID YOU KNOW? As of July 22nd gifts and pledges to Mission Possible
totaled $871,022 toward the challenge goal of $3 million. These gifts and
pledges have come from individuals, families, foundations and one-time gifts
through the efforts of volunteers making major advance gift visits. This work
will continue for the remaining two years of the three year campaign. The
Mission Possible congregational phase launched at the 2015 Florida-Bahamas
Synod Assembly. Forty-five congregations invited volunteers to make a
Mission Possible presentation to a congregational council meeting. Many, like
our congregation, have appointed a volunteer to lead the five week minicampaign. Congregational campaigns will continue across this synod through
the spring of 2017 when Mission Possible officially ends. The challenge goal
is truly possible. You can help our congregation to make Mission Possible! If
you still have questions please contact Tom Culverwell, Cell: (904)254-0063,
Email: [email protected].
Lee High School Dinner Concert - Wednesday, April 19th
On Wednesday, April 19th, the Lee High School Chorus students will again
entertain us with a dinner concert in the Hall of Memories. The meal will
again be Rae’s special spaghetti. Funds raised will support the chorus with
their year end projects. Cost is $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear good music, eat
good food, and help our talented neighborhood high school choral students.
CEW Awards Banquet - Wednesday, April 26th
On Wednesday, April 26th, beginning with a dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers,
baked beans, potato chips and ice cream sundaes, we will honor Children’s
Enrichment Workshops (CEW) student participants, coaches, and volunteers.
Recognition and awarding of trophies will follow. Be sure to sign up on the
list in the Hall of Memories to attend in support of our CEW students.
April Love Offering
Our Love Offering for April is for our hardworking Trinity Quilters who
faithfully make quilts which are sent yearly to Lutheran World Relief. You
may make a donation during the rest of the month of April. Make any checks
payable to Trinity with a notation “Love Offering.”
VOT Deadline - Sunday, April 23rd
Deadline for the Voice of Trinity (VOT) newsletter is next Sunday, April 23rd.
Please email your info to [email protected] or bring it to the office.
Trinity Lunch Bunch
The Trinity Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, April 25th at 11:30 a.m. at
Trent’s Seafood, 4553 120th St. (off Roosevelt Blvd.). Please sign up on the
list in the Hall of Memories or cross your name off the permanent list if you
do not plan to attend. Let Kim Bloomer (766-9858) know by Monday, April
24th if you need a ride.
Intersections - April 29th
Intersections is “A Day of Spirit, Justice, Music and Art” hosted by The Well
at Springfield that will be held at Klutho Park in Springfield from 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th. There will be tents and a stage set up for
conversations around Creating Safe Spaces within Faith; Spiritual Practices for
an Ever Evolving Faith; Interfaith Collaboration; Homelessness and Poverty;
and others. In the evening there will be a time of Beer and Hymns. Check out
the website: www.intersectionsjax.com for more information and the bulletin
board in the Hall of Memories.
Help Needed at Trinity Food Pantry
We are in need of volunteers in the Food Pantry. There are many different
jobs to do such as bagging bread, and baked goods, alphabetizing client forms,
cleaning, packing bags, unloading food into the pantry, and of course, waiting
on clients. Please let Tom Culverwell know (h: 744-7229; c: 254-0063) if you
can help. Even if you can only work once or twice per month you are needed.
No Coffee Hour Today
There will be no coffee hour after 11:00 a.m. worship today. Joanne Martin
and Darlane Valentine will host coffee hour next week.
This Week at Trinity
Sunday, April 16th - Sunday, April 23nd
Church Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - M - Th; 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday
Remember Pastor Robert’s day off is Monday.
Sunday
reSource Easter worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Easter Egg hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Adult Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Traditional Easter worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.
Monday - Friday Food Pantry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Monday
Church Office Closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eagle Scout Award Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Young Adult Bible Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Food Pantry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AARP Driving Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.
Lee High School Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.
Thursday
AARP Driving Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.
Hannah Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Lydia Circle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Friday
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Saturday
TEC meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 pm. - 4:00 p.m.
Eagle Scout Award Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
reSource worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m.
Adult Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Discipleship Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning “Takeaway”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Adult Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.
Traditional worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.
D amon Ard
Pauline Scott
P rayer C oncerns
P ray for our hom ebound m em bers:
Paul Jameson
Shirley M cG rath
R uth Ann M olony
M ary Scroggins
Jenny Turano
C arol W ilson
P ray for those with
F riends and F am ily
Art B loomer, husband of Kim Bloomer
V onne Blackw ell, sister of Kim Bloomer
Lindsey V an Z ant, friend of M aureen O nstott
M att Turner, friend of C asey Steel
D onna Anderson, aunt of C harlene C rider and Sarah D onahue
Kristy Fretham, sister of D ebi G roenendyk
V ikki W est, friend of the C ulverw ell’s
D ana Blessum, cousin of G ini Strasser
M yrtle N esset
M arty W right
special needs:
James Bujold, grandson of Joanne & R ay M artin
D uane Bunn Sr,, brother-in-law of G ary Bangle
C urtis M ock, brother-in-law of lLela Z uzul
Patricia Tally, sister of D ebbie O rr
D on C adley, friend of maureen O nstott
Harold Y oung, friend of Trinity
Linda R eed, friend of Kathy Koob
M em bers:
Tom C ulverw ell
Ace Hodge
C arolyn M olenda
D arold Thede
Anne Billy
Earl D elbaugh
Jerry Johnson
Joe M olenda
D onna W hite
M ary Bollingberg
M iles D onahue
Stacy Knisely
Sharon R oberts
M ary Alice C agle
Aaron G iddens
Letha Koehler
Joan R onan
Joyce C altrider
Ann Henkel
Betsy Lyerly
C huck R udeen
M ilitary P rayer L ist:
D avid Franklin
Kristopher M erritt
D aniel Alpahando
R yan Larson
W illiam Bartlett
N icole Blanks
Zachary W ade
M arcos M artinez
R yan G uard
W illie Smedberg
Sean Jensen
Britt M usselw hite
John Speth
M ike O rinski