THE TRINITY LUTHERAN
Trinity Lutheran Church
702 S. Ninth ~ Salina, Kansas
785.823.7151 / Fax No. 785.823.3898
www.trinitysalina.org
Shawn Deterding, Pastor: [email protected] Home & Cell: 785-914-9003
Wendell Haubein, Pastor Emeritus
Vol. 63
November 2014
God’s Mission For Trinity:
No. 11
Serving  Sharing  Caring  Teaching
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What a beautiful Sunday we had October 26th, Reformation Sunday. I want to say thank
you to the choir, Ann Samuelson, Ingrid Harrison, Dr. Bill Unsderfer, and the youth for a
wonderful dinner after worship. Praise God for those who work so hard for the fellowship
of believers.
Thanksgiving and Advent are quickly approaching. This will be my first Thanksgiving and
Christmas in Salina and I watch in anticipation the events and activities around the city. I am also excited to see
the many different events that are happening at church. We have a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel
message in a variety of events, such as: Brian Young with Creation Instruction Association on November 16th,
the youth attending the District Youth Gathering, a Blue Christmas (support for those grieving), Thanksgiving
Eve service, and of course Divine Worship every Sunday morning and evening, midweek Voyagers program,
and many different Bible studies.
Coming up the last Sunday of November is youth Sunday (since it is the fifth Sunday of the month), and is also
designated as Stewardship Sunday. God has given to each of us spiritual gifts of many different varieties.
Stewardship is not something we must do as though we are able to fulfill some kind of law, but an opportunity to
give back to God that which he has so richly blessed each of us with.
You will soon find in your mailbox a piece of paper showing you an opportunity to commit to your stewardship for
the Lord of the church. Please prayerfully look at where your stewardship is now and what kind of commitment
can be made for 2015. Then on the last Sunday in the month of November, please bring that commitment to
church with you to bring forward during the service to place in the commitment box. There is no need for you to
put your name on the commitment, and no one is making you do this commitment. This is just to guide and help
prepare for the next year.
God's blessings to each of you!
Slave of Christ,
Change of Address & Phone
September 2014 Parish Report
Harold & Elvera Miller
15609 S. Annie Street, #4401
Olathe, KS 66062
Phone: 913-839-8611
Death: Ivis Meitler
Transfer Out: Neoma Baer
Released: See page 9
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THANK
YOU!
Thank you for the cards, prayers and food while I continue to heal from my broken arm.
Chris Fahrenbruch
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and cards I received. It made my 80th birthday
very special. I thank God for my church family. Dee Farres
Thank you for the cards, calls of concern and food from the Casserole Club when I had surgery.
Thank you to Pastor Shawn and Pastor Wendell for their visits and prayers. Mitch Farres
Thanks to Pastor Shawn and Connie Scheffer for their visit before my surgery and thanks to
everyone for the cards and prayers. You’re a great family! Ron Reed
Thank you so much for continuing to save your canceled stamps to support the Lutheran World Relief Shipping
Fund. It is very much appreciated. LWML Priscilla Circle
Thanks to our Trinity family for the prayers, cards, words of kindness and support in the loss of our mother,
Darlene Unruh. Keith & Wanda Unruh and family
Thanks to all who helped with loading the Lutheran World Relief Truck and providing food. They loaded 13,078
pounds which included 612 boxes from 34 churches. Thanks again. Dorothy Timm
We want to thank all our Trinity friends for the cards and well wishes we received for our 60th wedding
anniversary. We had a great celebration in Branson with our daughters and son-in-law. Les & Dorothy Timm
Thanks to all for the 80th birthday greetings, prayers and visits at the open-house. When I arrived at Trinity the
first time, I was 50 — it has been a fast and blessed 30 years. God bless you all. Wendell Haubein
To dear friends of our church family: Mixed emotions are two words describing the Millers. Becoming members
in 1948 and Elvera working in the church office 32 years, Trinity will always be our church home. However, we
are finally getting settled at Asbury Village in Olathe. We love our new home and very few boxes left to unpack.
It is a joy to live close to our son, Dan and grandchildren. Surprise! The Vern Laubhan’s have already visited
us! Be sure to drop by when you come to KC. May the Lord’s Blessings continue to be with you. Love to allHarold & Elvera Miller
Thank you to Pastor Deterding and Pastor Haubein for their visits while I was in the hospital and to Pastor
Deterding for visiting me at Holiday Resort and giving me communion. Thanks to my Trinity family for all the
cards and well wishes. I am so blessed to be part of such a caring congregation. Helen Mitchell
Don’t forget that Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 2nd.
Remember to put your clocks back
one hour before you go to bed Saturday night!
Please Notify the Church Office When…
Newborn thru
High School
3—Samantha Seybold
5—Alexis Abbott
6—Iris George
14—Madison Berndt
19—Leah Peebles
20—Traeh O’Neal
24—Aiden Briscoe
25—Jade Curtis
26—Makelti Hastings
28—Sarah Day
Shut In
November 20th
Bud Laue
406 E. Irene Street
Salina, KS 67401
→You or a member of your family is going to be
hospitalized. Please let the hospital know you are a
member of Trinity.
→You or a member of your family is hospitalized.
→You have a change of address.
→Your phone number has changed.
→Your email address has changed.
→Members of your family are students attending school
away from home or are living at a different address.
Bulletin
and Newsletter items….should be
submitted by E-mail or in writing and signed by that
person including a phone number. Deadline for the
Sunday bulletin is noon on Wednesdays.
December Newsletter Deadline:
Tuesday, November 11th
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stuffed!
Let’s get
Topic by Wendell.
Bring a dish or two to share and
your own table service.
Hosts are Joyce Wilhelm & John Charles.
The T-Shirts are available for purchase in the church
office during the week or in the Commons Area on
Sundays. They are $8 each.
The Board of Property along with the
LWML will be purchasing 16 round
tables for use at Trinity. The new
tables will give groups new flexibility
for meetings and easier
conversations. The estimated cost
for the tables is $1,900. If you would
like to make a contribution towards the purchase,
please mark your donation “Round Tables” and turn
in to the office or collection plate on Sundays on or
before November 9th.
Give Online. It’s Easy!
Set up and manage recurring donations
Make one-time contributions
View your online giving history
Get started today!
Visit our church website at www.trinitysalina.org
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Hear Brian Young!
Guaranteed to be an eye opening blessing.
On Sunday, November 16th, members of Trinity will have the chance to meet and listen to Brian Young from
the Creation Instruction Association two times!!! Brian will present “Amazing Animals” to all classes during the
Education Hour at 9:45 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. he will present ”Dinosaurs, Ice-Age and the Pre-flood World” to
Trinity members and to the community. He is a fascinating speaker and will address many topics including:
> Animals such as the giraffe, bombardier beetle, fly, whale, dog, boxfish, cuddle fish, octopus, spider, gecko,
butterflies, bees and more to show that evolution could not happen.
> Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?
> Did dinosaurs live with people? Were they on the ark?
> How old is the earth?
A potluck lunch will be held after the 11:00 service to make it more convenient for you to come to Brian’s
1:30 presentation. Bring food to share and bring your friends and family.
More about Brian Young: Brian is a nationally known speaker, author of several books and founder of Creation
Instruction Association. He has written for various magazines and journals. Brian also served as a teacher and
principal for 10 years. He currently speaks on creation vs. evolution, as well as scientific creation as a
foundation for good science, theology and moral living. He also debates in Universities. For more information
you can go to www.creationinstruction.org.
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College and Young Adult Class
Adult Classes
SHEPHERD’S FLOCK
Leader: David Samuelson
Leader: Christal Lantz
The CYA class is starting a new Bible study. It is a
CPH book by Cindy Steinbock, “The Vine Speaks”
Eleven Lessons from John 15. We are the living
branches of The Vine-Jesus Christ. We are grafted to
Him; He nourishes us with His Sacrament. He speaks
to us in His Word. Using imagery and metaphor of the
vineyard, “The Vine Speaks”, is a conversational Bible
study rooted in Jesus’ words in John 15. Each of these
eleven lessons explores how Christ works in us by
drawing lessons from the seasons of the vineyard, from
the lives of the apostles, from the author’s experiences,
and from our own circumstances and perspectives.
The Shepherd’s Flock will continue their study of the
twelve Minor Prophets. The class has studied
Hosea and Joel and will study Amos next.
SAINTS & SINNERS
Leader: Bill Daugherty
Saints & Sinners continue their study called
"Courageous Heroes of the Faith" authored by
Gary and Carol Dunker from Lincoln, Nebraska. In
an era of great challenge, this study highlights these
men and women in the Bible who overcame
extraordinary difficulties: Noah, Rahab, Jonathan,
Hezekiah, Mary & Martha, and Apollos. Their stories
show that God chooses ordinary people--people like
us--to do His extraordinary work.
Jr. & Sr. High Class
Leader: Pastor Shawn
CHRISTIAN PARENTING
Leader: Bill Unsderfer
The Jr. & Sr. High Youth are studying the book of John.
The class is just beginning a new study: “Effective
Parenting in a Defective World: How to Raise
Kids Who Stand Out from the Crowd” by Chip
Ingram who shares God’s timeless principles for
raising children. Packed with practical advice this
study gives struggling parents a clear vision for their
children’s future and life changing help for today.
Children
The children continue to support the Mission Project,
Let Me Learn of Jesus.
~~ MEN’S BIBLE BREAKFAST ~~
Leader: Pastor Shawn
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. ~ Wednesdays at Appletree
The Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Breakfast group are studying the book of Romans.
~~ WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY ~~
Leaders: Sharon Johnson, Phyllis Von Fange & Betty Groves
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ~ Wednesdays at Trinity
On November 5 the class will finish watching the musical “In the Beginning”. Starting November 12, they will
begin a new study book “Golden Fruit” by Julie Hale Maschhoff. Based on the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23),
this session will help us as Christian women to put our roles as daughters, wives, sisters, friends, mothers, and
grandmas into perspective as we study women like Ruth (love), Elizabeth (joy), Hannah (peace), Mary, mother
of Jesus (patience), Abigail (kindness), Dorcas (goodness), Deborah (faithfulness), Mary, sister of Martha
(gentleness), and Esther (self-control), and can then see how God is at work in our lives now and how His
promise of salvation and peace thru Jesus is fully ours all the time. We invite new ladies to consider joining
us in this study for the laughter, friendship and look at God’s Word that it brings. While books will be
furnished by the church, let Phyllis know (827-3184) if you plan to attend so we can make sure to have enough
on hand.
~~ MORNING STAR BIBLE STUDY ~~
Leader: Pastor Shawn
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. ~ Thursdays at Trinity
Join this popular study and enjoy Christian fellowship and a cup of coffee as you study the scripture lessons for
the coming Sunday and give Pastor helpful feedback about his preaching.
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On Friday, October 3rd, several of our middle school members and their adult leaders
headed to Williamsburg for the Kansas District Junior High Rally. Thank you for praying
for a safe return! A great time was had by all with car ride games, scavenger hunt where
all survived the Purple Forest Hippos, other fun activities, good food and lots of songs
and lessons about the truest love of all from our Savior Jesus Christ.
On Sunday, October 5th, our senior high members gathered and headed to Wichita for a
senior high sneak. They had a blast, as well, on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Several youth and parents signed up for the Community Clean-Up on Saturday,
October 18th. They helped Salina and had a great time volunteering where needed!
We want to say thank you again to the congregation for all the support given to our youth
programs. A big thanks to Jolene Albrecht and Douglas McCourtney for heading up the
Thank You Dinner on October 26th, and Brenda Forte for helping with decorations and
Leah Werling with her work on the presentation among all the hours of youth prep and
work to put on this fun event!
Also, thank you to the newest Board of Youth members for offering to be of service and helping grow the amount
of youth and events at Trinity including Courtney Berndt, Isaac George and Sarah McAllister. We are so thankful
to have such amazing youth leading the way.
The Board of Youth will be helping to sell Trinity T-Shirts, so let us know if you want one and haven’t been able
to purchase one yet. They are $8 each.
And did you know that we have youth on Sundays helping with the audio/visuals for the church services? Thank
you Ariana Deterding and Brock Roets for putting one of your many talents to good use.
Upcoming events:
November 3
November 21-23
November 22
November 30
November 30
December 1
Youth Board Meeting
KS Senior High District Youth Gathering in Topeka
Trinity/CTK Float in the Parade of Lights - for those not in Topeka!!
Youth Sunday at Trinity
Church decorating
Youth Board Meeting
Thanks to all for your continued support through the purchasing of Dillons Gift cards, calendars and cards. The
new 2015 calendars have arrived so stop by and grab one before 2015 begins. We truly appreciate your
generosity. If you have any questions, please contact any Youth Board member.
- Youth Leaders: Dan Conell & Lori McCourtney -
...2015 Wall Calendars.
Stop by the youth
self-serve sales cart any time you are at the church
and check out the beautiful calendars. They are $7
each and the money goes towards helping the youth
with retreats and gatherings.
November Schedule:
5th, 12th & 19th
There is no Midweek on November 26th,
but don’t forget to attend the
Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:30 pm.
...Dillons Gift cards.
Visit the youth selfserve sales cart to get your Dillons gift card(s). The
reloadable cards are $5.00 each as they already
have $5.00 on them. Once you buy the card you
can re-load it at any Dillons store any time. Now
instead of waiting for each certificate to run through
at the register, you can just swipe your card. It will
make paying for your gas at the pump much easier
too! Our youth will earn 5% of all sales.
Instead of a traditional Children’s
Christmas Program this year, the
kids will be singing special songs
at the 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
Family Program Service.
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Open Sundays, before, during
and after Sunday School
New DVD for children is...The League of Incredible Vegetables by VeggieTales. Dr. Flurry, the chillin’ villain,
comes to town to freeze the city. LarryBoy turns to the Incredible Vegetables for help but their own fears may
land them in Dr. Flurry’s deep freeze. Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears?
This is a lesson in handling fear.
New to library is...The Pastor’s Wife by Savina Wurmbrand. This is the true story of the author to get her
husband released after being arrested in Romania for Christian activities. Even after her own imprisonment she
continues to help build a Christian Underground Church in restricted areas around the world. The message of
this book is that Christians are still being imprisoned by communists.
Book 2 in Indiana Cousins series is...A Cousin’s Prayer by Wanda E. Brunstetter. After a horrible accident a
year earlier, Katie returns to her Amish community still struggling with panic attacks and depression. What will it
take for her to overcome her fears and dare to live? Thanks to Staci Timm for this book.
Available is...Answers Magazine. This issue is designed to bring glory and proper credit to God who made our
wonderful creation. Articles include our marvelous human immune system, which can tailor cures to almost any
new infection. Also a report on how creation is taught in conservative Christian universities and a look at
Creationist’s best friend (Allosaurus) and much more. In Kids Answers, the mini-magazine teaches the account
of God’s judgment at the Tower of Babel and the consequences of this rebellion against God. Thanks to
Gary Von Fange for this gift.
Also new is...One Glorious Ambition by Jane Kirkpatrick. The author brings
historical reformer Dorothea Dix to life as she combines historical accuracy with the
narrative of a woman who recognized suffering when others turned away, and the
call she heeded to change the world. Thanks to Sonja Welch for this book.
SuperStar
Readers
Sarah Day
Seth Robben
Treyton Sutton
- Alethia Rahe, Librarian -
Becky Chaput, Director
Need your toenails or fingernails
trimmed?
The Salina Senior
Center provides this service for
anyone EXCEPT DIABETICS.
They have a clinic ONCE A
MONTH BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. There is
no age limit. Cost is $15 for toenail trimming
and $5 for fingernail trimming. Call 823-7555
for your appointment.
Thursday, November 13
6:30 p.m.
Trinity Hall
Jan Cook, OTR/L and Ken Bahr, DPT will share ways for
you to stay safe in your environment including the use of
safety equipment. A balance screening will also be offered.
“Blue Christmas: Coping with Grief & Loss”
Friday, December 5th
6:30 p.m.
Trinity Hall
Although the holiday season can be a joyous time of year, it can also be a difficult time for
those who are grieving a loss in their lives. Please join us for an open discussion/informational
session on coping with grief and loss during the holiday season. For additional information on
this session, please contact Laury Kuder at 827-2240.
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EBOLA: THE OLD AND THE NEW!
I have been a nurse for 57 years and have never seen a case of Ebola; however, it has
existed for many decades (the OLD) with Africa being the main center for sporadic outbreaks
of the disease. There it has been found in monkeys, chimps and fruit bats. A milder form has
also been found in the Philippines in monkeys and pigs.
Body—Mind—Spirit
The Ebola virus lives in animal hosts and humans can contact it from infected
animals. Experts suspect the virus is transmitted to humans through animal’s bodily fluids.
For example, through eating the infected animals (blood transmission) or to scientists who have operated on
infectious animals. Some workers who work in African caves may contact the virus through animal waste
products (feces and/or urine).
After the initial transmission from animal to human, the virus can be spread from person to person
through contact with body fluids or contaminated needles. Medical centers in Africa are so poor that they reuse
needles and syringes. Some of the worst Ebola outbreaks have occurred because contaminated injection
equipment was not sterilized between uses. Medical personnel also can become infected if they don’t wear
protective gear such as gowns, masks and gloves. If the method of removing the gown and gloves is not done
according to protocol it may lead to transmission of the virus and cause the disease. Family members are often
infected when caring for a sick relative or preparing the dead for burial. That is why the body is often burned.
For most people in the world, the risk of contracting Ebola is low; however, risk is greatly increased if you:
*Travel to Africa, especially where outbreaks have occurred.
*Conduct research on monkeys imported from Africa or the Philippines.
*Eat bush meat.
*Don’t wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use 60% alcohol after each contact.
*Provide medical or personal care without wearing protective gear.
*Prepare people who have died from Ebola for burial.
Ebola virus is related to viruses that cause hemorrhagic fevers—illnesses marked by severe bleeding,
organ failure and, in many cases death. Symptoms usually begin abruptly within 5—10 days of contact to
exposure. Early symptoms include: fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, chills, and weakness. Later
symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea (may be bloody), red eyes, raised rash, chest pain and cough,
stomach pain, severe weight loss, bleeding, usually from eyes and bruising. People near death may bleed from
other orifices such as ears, nose, and rectum. Internal bleeding may also be present.
Ebola is difficult to diagnose because early signs resemble those of other diseases, such as typhoid and
malaria. If doctors suspect Ebola, they use blood tests which can quickly identify the Ebola virus.
The medical community is scrambling to find treatment for this deadly virus. So far there is no FDA
approved treatments or vaccines for Ebola. Supportive hospital care can help the body fight off the virus. These
treatments include IV fluids, maintaining oxygen levels, maintaining a steady blood pressure, treating any other
infection that occurs secondary to the Ebola infection, and blood transfusions for those who have lost blood.
Those who survive the disease develop antibodies in their blood that protects them for up to 10 years. This
blood is also being tried for those who have just contacted the virus with the hope that these antibodies will be
helpful to those currently ill.
Two drugs (the NEW) are being tried and have proven somewhat helpful. Z-Mapp is a drug that is a
combination of 3 antibiotics designed to fuse to the protein of the Ebola virus and deactivates it. The second
drug TKM-Ebola is being made in Canada and was approved in September in Canada. Both of these drugs
have been well tolerated and used in some of the recent cases.
Vaccines (the NEW) are being developed, but vaccines as well as the two above drugs are in extremely
low supply and production takes about 6 months. Vaccines are expected to be more widely available by 2016.
- Connie Scheffer, Parish Nurse 7
Mike Robben, Director
2014 Parade of Lights
Saturday, November 22nd
Trinity and Christ the King are again working together to build a float for Salina's Annual Parade of Lights which
will start at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, with a parade route on Santa Fe Ave. from Elm to Prescott
Street. This year’s float will be the same set up as last year’s float. Handouts of candy canes with our church
information will again be handed out. Final construction of the float will take place on November 22 at 1:00pm in
Trinity's parking lot (volunteers are welcome to join us for construction). The Board of Outreach invites you to
come and ride on the float, sing along with the CD as well as attend the "After Glow" party. CTK is also
furnishing cookies for this party. If you can't ride the float from Trinity then plan to be at the corner of 7th and
Elm at 5:30 p.m. so you can either ride on the float or walk and help hand out the candy canes and church
information. We hope to see you all there.
Brad Sutton, Director
Bill Chegwidden, Director
The Board of Church Property is once again
sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program at
Trinity on Friday, November 14, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Lunch will be served at noon for all participants.
This program is available to any current licensed
driver 16 years or older. This class is open to all
members of Trinity and the community. To preregister, which is required, call the church office at
823-7151, or Glenn Laubhan at 827-9934. The fee
for the class is $15 per AARP member and all
others $20 (payable on the November 14 date by
check to AARP Driver Safety Program) is required.
State Legislation requires all automobile insurance
companies to offer a premium discount to
graduates of this state-approved drivers
improvement course (must attend all 8 hours of
instruction).
ADOPTED
FAMILIES
FOR
CHRISTMAS...The Board of Parish Life
will again be coordinating the Adopted
Families for Christmas.
Watch for
information on these families and their
needs.
If you have questions, call
Norma Bingham at 827-2737.
The Board of Parish Life will be
ordering poinsettias to decorate the
church for Christmas.
Poinsettias
may be ordered by filling out the
poinsettia order form found in Sunday
bulletins or in the December
newsletter, and returning it to the
church office with payment. The cost
of the Poinsettias and the deadline for ordering will be
announced as soon as that information is known. If
you have questions, call Norma Bingham at
827-2737.
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The following names have been removed from the Trinity membership by the Board of Elders. The names have
been placed in an inactive file due to no contact information. If you are aware if any of the individuals who are
listed have questions, please inform them to direct their questions to Pastor Deterding or an Elder.
Jonathan Allen
Gayela Ames
Reagan Bailey
Phyllis Baumgartner
Steven Bishop
Donald Bishop
Carl Bishop
Donald Bishop, Jr.
James Carney
Scott Chaput
Dawn Cloyd
Tarren Cloyd
Dalston Cloyd
Shannon Cooper
Micheal Cooper
Malissa Copeland
Cindi Copeland
Kodi Copeland
Travis Corwin
Jeremy Corwin
Steven Cullip
John Daniel
Jacob Daniel
Jason Dankenbring
Andrew Dankenbring
Dalton Davenport
Kyle Deckert
Tina Dorf
Ron Dupy
Wilbur Duran
Matthew Elston
Kevin Enright
Michael Enright
Sheri Farris
Sadie Farris
David Foster
Tammy Graham
Travis Graham
Becky Gulzow
Rochelle Hamman
Jonathan Hamman
Lisa Hanschu
Jessica Hanschu
Michelle Hanschu
Tanya Higman
Bruce (Ty) Higman
Bruce Higman
Joyce Higman
Christina Hutchcraft
Dorothy Hutchcraft
Shawna Hutton
Richard Jaggers
Ann Jilka
Brittany Johnson
Philip Jones
Joshua Keller
Erika Keller
James Keller
Jennifer Kickhaefer
Jay Killen
Karen King
Alan King
Chevy King
Jaime Klein
B. Neal Koop
Stasha Kuhn
Lisa Laue
Krista Laue
Jamie Lemaster
Kasey Lien
Terri Lyne
Janelle Martinelli
Jesse Martinelli
Steven Mason
Ginger McNeilly
Eric Mueller
Jeremy Mullen
Rodney Musgrove
Mark Myer
Kaitlyn Nault
Andria Nelson
Jamie Oder
Judy Porter
Dale Ramsey
Mary Rapp
Todd Rhine
Anna Rice
Chad Rinderer
James Rinderer
Amy Robertson
Devin Robertson
Myrissa Robertson
Jaime Ryan
Elizabeth Sanders
Kendra Scates
Jeremy Schepmann
Kyle Schmid
Aaron Schmidt
Jayme Schneider
Elaine Smith
Colette Sorell
Rick Spear
Kirk Spear
Dan Spencer
Bridgit Spencer
Devin Spencer
Paula Steiger
Susan Steinborn
Alan Steinborn
Amanda Steinborn
Crystal Steinborn
Ralph Steinborn III
Kisha Stewart
Kiera Stewart
Elizabeth Strifler
Gail Tiemann
Jason Turner
Troy Vancil
Kevin Vaughn
James Walle
Christina Walle
Reid Walter
Steven Whitmer
Michelle Whitmer
Samuel Wiechman
Jessica Wilkerson
Scott Wilkie
Debra Willard
Michael Wilson
Amanda Wilson
Lisa Wilson
Jacob Wilson
Kathy Wing
Rick Wolfe
Kelly Ziegelmeier
Kypra Ziegelmeier
Mica Zier
Clinton Zier
Milford Zimmerman
The Elders of Trinity Lutheran Church are available to serve you and would like to hear from you! They are
interested and care about your spiritual and physical well-being and are ready to serve. Please check below to
see what Elder has been assigned to you alphabetically according to your last name. If you have a question,
concern, or just want to pass along an idea please contact your Elder. Want to know what you Elder looks like?
There is a wonderful composite picture of the Elders hanging in the Commons Area.
A, D
B
C
E, F
G, I, J
H
K, X
David George
Ken Chaput
Neil Albrecht
Vacant
CJ Cross
Curtis Counts
Tom Peebles
L, Q, V
M
P,T
R
S
W
N, O, U, Y, Z
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Doug McCourtney
Mike Hassman
Gary Neuschafer
Mike Harvey
Randy Clark
David Samuelson
Rich Volk
John Magnuson, Director
Stewardship Sunday is November 30th.
The Stewardship Board approved the 2015 Ministry Plan to be sent on to Parish Planning with minimal increases
except for the Board of Property which is requesting funds for significant repair items, plus funds to move the
garage to the south end of the parking lot to free up space near the church entrance.
We are getting closer to finding a student to adopt, so stay tuned for further updates.
There will be an envelope party on Monday, November 24 at the church when we will prepare next year’s
envelopes. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Stewardship Committee would like to thank Lowell Eberle for all of his years as a counter. Lowell, thank you
for all of the time you gave to this part of God’s mission.
Tuesday, October 21st — A meeting of the Thrivent Service Team, held at Trinity Hall, was attended by 11
members. John Charles and Joyce Wilhelm served as hosts and provided fried chicken for the 6:00 pm potluck
meal.
Trinity’s Choice Dollars: Still available for grants after the September deposit is $3,332.24. The following
special grant requests were received and approved at the October 21 meeting:
$ 700.00 for cost of handicap railing installed along outside entrance ramp--Board of Property
$1900.00 less special donations for 16 round tables and 2 storage carts--Board of Property
$ 300.00 for extra supplies for Lutheran World Relief Kits needed in 2015--LWML
After funding above grants, money still available for grants will be $432.24 plus whatever special donations are
received for the round tables.
Recently, not very many Choice Dollars have been deposited to Trinity's account. If you haven’t let Thrivent
know you still want Trinity to receive your Choice Dollars, it’s easy to do and needs to be done each year! If
you're not sure you've done this, just follow these steps:
Step 1. Call 1-800-847-4836 and when prompted say “Thrivent Choice.”
Step 2. When prompted, say “Choice Dollars.”
Step 3. Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars.
Step 4. Say or enter your Social Security number when prompted.
Step 5. A rep will then work with you to direct your Choice Dollars to Trinity.
Sunday, November 23rd — Will be the Annual Dinner and Chapter meeting of Saline Valley Thrivent Financial
to be held at Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant, 640 Westport Blvd., at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and entertainment will be
provided at no cost. In addition, board members will review the highlights of the past year and the annual
election will be conducted. If you would be willing to serve as a Chapter officer, please let Jim Hames know as
candidates are needed. Plan now to attend this meeting and support your Chapter with your participation. Call
in reservations to Jim Hames (827-4626) on or before November 15 so he can turn them in to the Chapter
President.
The next Thrivent meeting will be Tuesday, January 20th with Wendell and Dianne Haubein as hosts.
Want to make a real difference by bringing the saving message of Jesus Christ to
the nations through partnership with LHM? May we count on your for a donation
of $5.00 or more? Please read the brochure enclosed with this newsletter for
more information about LHM and on the inside of the back cover you will find a
donation envelope for your convenience. You can either mail it or place it in the
church collection plate. Thanks! God’s Blessings!
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Thursday, October 9, World Relief Truck Loaded: The group at Trinity worked from 8:00 am to noon. We
especially thank all the men and ladies who helped with this and those who served lunch to the workers.
Besides Salina, there were three other loading centers at Wichita, Hays and Topeka, with the LWR warehouse in
Baltimore MD as the final destination. There were donations for the Salina loading from 34 different churches, a
total of 612 boxes weighing 13,078#, of which 626# were from Trinity. Trinity's contribution included: 49
personal care kits, 14 fabric kits, 81 school kits and 453 bars of soap, thanks to all the soap donations. In
addition we sent 54 quilts (a total of 85 were made this last work year with 14 to Orphan Grain Train, 2 to the
Camp Tomah Shinga auction and the others being distributed locally). We thank all who helped with donations
this year for the kits and quilts, including a $200 grant from Thrivent Choice Dollars, plus all those faithful
workers whose many hours of work made it possible for us to put together so many colorful quilts and kits.
Thursday, October 16, LWML Assembly Guest Night Potluck: There were 32 LWML members and 30
guests who enjoyed the fellowship and good food. A humorous skit was presented by Dianne Haubein,
Christian Life Chair, and her faithful assistants, husband Wendell, Jeanie Hemmy and Jim Hames. Linda
Smittle, daughter of Alice Rahmeier, provided a background on the Peace Corps and a pictorial review of her
experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa for the past 2 years. She handed out rubber bands to illustrate
her theme of stretching herself and encouraged those present to stretch themselves by being open to trying new
experiences and ways to serve others.
Saturday, October 18, Zone Fall Meeting at Trinity, Salina: There were 46 in attendance, including 13 from
Trinity. Pastor Russell Bonine, Zone Counselor, Haven, presented the Bible study and Linda Smittle presented
another power-point review on her recent Peace Corps work in Africa. A special Mite offering of $230.39 was
received toward current LWML mission projects. An ingathering for the Salina Food Bank enabled us to provide
many helpful items to replenish their supplies for the coming winter. These generous donations are listed below.
Ingathering for the Salina Food Bank
November LWML Circle Meetings
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Guests are always welcome!
November 10th at 7:00 PM--Priscilla Circle
at Trinity
hosted by Pat Schempp (823-7346)
November 13th at 2:00 PM--Martha Circle
at Trinity
hosted by Phyllis Von Fange (827-3184)
November 13th at 7:00 PM--Hannah Circle
at the home of host, Dee Farres (825-6967)
November 17th at 7:00 PM--Rebecca Circle
at the home of host, Alethia Rahe (827-2692)
$30 cash
11 large bags of empty containers
5 toothpastes
1 lotion
15 shampoos/conditioners
18 bars soap + 27 motel size bars
56# white sugar
31# brown sugar
2 French fried onions
43 cans food items (soup, veg, fruit)
5 jars baby food
1 can tuna
4 pkg. Au Gratin potatoes
2 pkg. mac & cheese
2 large laundry detergent
2# macaroni
6 mixes (cookie, pizza crust,muffin)
4 dish soap
numerous motel size shampoo/conditioner
1 deodorant
1 baby powder
6 toothbrushes
Bring donations of mittens now and hang them on the Mitten Tree in the Commons Area.
They will be delivered to the LUMA (Lutheran Urban Mission Agency) in Kansas City
around December 1st. Help us keep their little hands warm this year.
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A CALL TO PRAYER
We invite each member of Trinity to give prayerful consideration to whether Trinity’s
Prayer Chain Ministry might be a way God is calling you to serve. In addition to the
Sunday morning Prayer & Praise insert sheet that invites all members to pray for special
needs of our fellow members, Trinity has an active Prayer Chain Ministry. To join and
serve, all you need do is sign the commitment form shown below and notify
Phyllis Von Fange (827-3184), who currently serves as coordinator for this ministry. You
will then be added to our list according to your preference of either a morning or evening
chain and sent more information on it.
“Prayer Chain Hotline! Call your prayer requests to ...” These are the introductory words used every Sunday in
our church bulletins and are also added to the calendar printed in our monthly newsletters. Anyone can initiate
an emergency or special needs prayer by calling it in to one of the two quarterly contact persons listed for
special and emergency prayers. The contact persons in turn call someone in each of our four Prayer Chain
groups (two in the morning and two in the evening) who each continue calling down their prayer chain list. We
also want to give special thanks to those ladies who serve as contact persons each quarter.
The goal of our Prayer Chain is to provide an opportunity for us to show love and concern as we lift up people’s
needs to the Lord in response to His promise that “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth
much.” (Jas. 5:16 KJV) and His command that we should “Pray all the time. Ask God for anything in line with
the Holy Spirit’s wishes. Plead with Him, reminding Him of your needs and keep praying earnestly for all
Christians everywhere.” (Eph. 6:18 TLB) Responding to and passing along prayer requests is one way we can
do this.
We pray the Holy Spirit will give more individuals a desire to serve and commit to this work of love. Current
members wishing to be moved to a new time slot, should also let Phyllis know. We would like to be able to
provide an updated copy of our Prayer Chain list to all participants around the first of the new year 2015.
Prayer Chain Commitment
Lord, I dedicate myself to the responsibility of being a member of Trinity’s Prayer Chain.
I prefer to be on a [ ]morning [ ]evening chain.
Date:____________ Name___________________________ Phone_______________
Holiday Market & Bistro
Saturday, November 8th
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at Christ the King
The Garms Family Concert
Saturday, November 8th
7:00 p.m.
at Christ the King
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Come for a wonderful evening of music. A free-will
offering will be collected for the Garms family and
their ministry. Fellowship with a reception to follow
the concert. For more information on the Garms
family you may visit www.thegarmsfamily.com.
Homemade soups and cinnamon rolls
Homemade bierocks
Purchase homemade baked goods
Purchase gifts from local artists and crafters
Bring the kids for story time with Mrs. Claus
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Bob and Judy Broughton, 404 S. Woodward Road, phone 825-6654. Bob
and Judy were received by affirmation of faith. Bob has an adult son and an
adult daughter living elsewhere and, before retirement, Bob worked as an
entrepreneur and in corporation finance. Judy has two adult sons living
elsewhere and, before retirement, Judy worked in retail sales. Together Bob
and Judy have 6 grandsons. As to hobbies and interests both Bob and Judy
are Master Gardeners. In addition, Judy makes and collects all kinds of
bears and Bob says she also makes a great cheesecake! Their elder is
Ken Chaput. Their mentors are Tom and Denise Peebles.
Danny Caesar, 1 Tenlawn Plaza, phone 1-785-212-1665. Danny is transferring from
Faith Lutheran in St. Robert MO. After 22 years, Danny retired from the military and he
presently works at Tony's. He has three daughters from a previous marriage who are
living with their mother in Marquette--Heidi (11), Raven (9), and Erin (6). He has an
infant son named Issicjacob Gerhardt Caesar born 7-31-14. Danny's hobbies and
interests include fishing, hunting and model trains. His elder is Neil Albrecht and his
mentor is Joan Tiemann.
Julie Caufield and son Niles Lindemuth, 1515 E. Ellsworth, phone 1-214-546-7326.
Julie and Niles transferred from Our Savior Lutheran in Mesquite TX. As one of
Harvey Disque's four daughters, Julie grew up in Salina and was a member at Trinity
until 1990 when she moved to Rockwall TX. About a year ago, Julie moved back to
Salina with her son Niles. Niles (19) is currently a sophomore at Hutchinson
Community College where he is studying Fire Science to become a fireman and plans
to attend Wichita State next year to get his bachelor's. Niles likes the outdoors and
outside physical activities. While in Rockwall, Julie taught Special Ed and she
continues to teach Special Ed in Salina at Central High School. Julie's hobbies and
interests include reading. Her elder is Neil Albrecht and her mentors are Daran and
Kendra Neuschafer.
J. Joseph Couch, 245 S. 8th, Apt. R110, phone 822-0648, e-mail
[email protected]. Joe transferred from Christ the King Lutheran Church on
8-28-14. He was a previous member at Trinity from 2008-2011. His one adult son,
Andrew, attends Christ the King with his wife Karen and daughter Charlotte. Joe
has been a lifelong Lutheran, baptized at St.John's in Hannibal MO and confirmed
at Immanuel in Broken Arrow OK. He graduated from St. John's College, Winfield
KS, in 1965 and LSU, Baton Rouge LA, in 1973 with a Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture. He practiced landscape architecture initially in Baton Rouge LA area
and then San Antonio TX area. He retired in 2000 due to complications from a
lifelong neurological disease which confines him to a wheelchair. When not taking
care of himself and his apartment and cat "Mango," Joe enjoys reading history and
Lutheran theology, as well as church activities. His elder is Neil Albrecht. His
mentor is Gary Von Fange.
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DCE Charles and Lauren Eaton, 605 3100 Ave, Abilene KS 67410, phone
1-432-940-5775. Chuck and Lauren transferred from Grace Lutheran in
Midland TX where Chuck served for 11 years as DCE. They have 4
children--Andrew (25) who is a partner and creative director at Sidecar Films
in Austin TX; Hannah (22) who is attending Texas Tech; Sarah (20) who
works in retail in Denton TX; and Ben (16) who is a sophomore at Chapman
High School (membership of 3 younger ones also transferred to Trinity).
While Lauren is still working in Midland as the Head of Dispatch for
Boseworth, she plans to be joining Chuck and Ben in November. A bit of
history--As a DCE, Chuck worked several years (1973-74 and 1976-77) on a
cooperative venture that Trinity and Christ the King sponsored in Salina's
north end called Concerned Christians. Also, Pastor Shawn was the acolyte
for them when Chuck and Lauren Arkebauer (daughter of Helen Mitchell)
were married 8-22-77 at Trinity. Chuck enjoys gardening and leather work,
Lauren likes to do crafts, and Ben enjoys painting. Their mentors are Bill
and Mary Chegwidden.
Kim Rickels. Kim is being received by affirmation of
faith. She has a Lutheran background and was
baptized in Hollywood FL but her family is now in
Iowa City IA. Kim moved to Salina in December 2013
and she is presently teaching 6th
Grade Math and Reading at South
Middle School, as well as coaching
Cross Country and 8th Grade Girls
Basketball. For her hobbies and
interests, Kim likes to cook and plays
intramural basketball.
Kim and
Joshua Gaede will be married on
May 23, 2015.
Her elder is
C. J. Cross and her mentors are
Douglas and Lori McCourtney.
Joshua Gaede. Josh is transferring from
Immanuel Lutheran in Hoxie. He has been
in Salina since August 2013 and is a Medical
Student at KU here in Salina. Joshua and
Kim Rickels will be getting
married on May 23, 2015.
Josh explained that he met
Kim while they were attending
the University of Nebraska
where they both were active in
sports--Josh playing football
and Kim playing basketball. As
for his other hobbies and
interests, Josh enjoys playing
the piano and getting out to the
family farm in Hoxie as much
as possible.
His elder is
C. J. Cross and his mentors
are Douglas and Lori McCourtney.
David Johnson, 622 Roach, phone 342-4194. David transferred from
Christ the King on 7-23-14 with his 16-yr old daughter Amanda.
Amanda's interests include band and music and acting in high school
plays. She plays the clarinet and is in the Salina Youth Symphony.
Besides Amanda, David has another daughter who lives with her mother,
as well as three adult sons. David's parents, Ralph and Sharon Johnson,
are also members at Trinity and those who know them understand why
David considers himself a lifetime Lutheran. David's hobby is motorcycle
riding. His wife Lisa is a member of the Catholic church and her hobby is
cake decorating.
Their elder is C. J. Cross.
Their mentor is
David George.
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