June 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church
The Ambassador Summer has officially begun at Trinity. Sunday School and Confirmation are out for the summer.
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WELCA will once again be having their brunches on the last Sunday of the month during the months of June, July and August. The brunches are immediately following the 9:00 service. The first one will be June 30th. Free will donation is appreciated.
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY— THURSDAY: 8:00 A.M. -- 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. -- 5:00 P.M. (OFFICE IS CLOSED BETWEEN 12:00 P.M. & 1:00 P.M.)
Trinity’s Graduating Seniors—2019: Back row: Pastor Tammy Jacobson, Carter, Chase, Parker, Gavin, Ben, Matthew, Wyatt FRIDAY: Front row: Autumn, Heather, Livia, Jocelyn, Taeya, Jamie, Nicole, Pastor 8:00—Noon Norman Anderson (Closed Friday afternoons) Not pictured: Sydney, Carly, Brooke, Tylor
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Page 2 NOTES FROM NORM ~ Memorial Day has come and gone! Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those men and women who died during their time in the military. It is a somber time when we think about the tremendously huge number of people who have died in action. Most of you know someone who was killed in the military – be them family or friends. This year, even though the day has gone by, take a moment and remember those men and women, and say a ‘thank you’ to them and their families who grieve so that we can keep the freedoms that we experience and take for granted in our nation. But, Memorial Day could also be part of the Christian family. We, in a sense, celebrate Memorial Day, but call it Good Friday. It was at that time that Jesus gave His life so that we can look forward with hope – but most often take His death for granted. In our busy, fast paced schedules, it is easy to forget some of those things. One of those signs show up when we look at the number of people who attend the parade and the bridge program and the cemetery program. Each year it is declining in numbers. Thanks to the former band director, there is still a marching band that leads the parade. But, it seems like we are trying to put so many things into our schedules that something has to give. We are all ‘guilty’ of that! I’m not blaming or accusing anyone – it just seems that something ‘has to give’ in our schedules in order to do other things. Recently the Fargo Forum has had two editorials: One by Lloyd Omdahl who stated the steep decline in church membership – fairly across the board. Many of you have expressed that concern here at Trinity. The second one was an attempt to tell us why there is this steep decline in church membership. I believe that there are many reasons and I am not going to list some reasons because I believe that everyone has a ‘justifiable’ belief in their mind to why church doesn’t have to be a major part of one’s life. One of my rambling thoughts: Unless a person gets actively involved in the way of the church, the church is not very important in that person’s life! A high school coach told his team many years ago: “I expect you to sleep, eat, and to talk basketball every day of the week!” We were expected to make basketball our top priority and to immerse ourselves in basketball during the entire season. Maybe that is the reason that church membership is declining: we don’t allow ourselves to get immersed in the scriptures and worship and prayer and thus our church (and maybe even our faith) doesn’t mean much to us! It is hanging on the hook and we might take it down when we think it might help. I encourage you to ponder your ‘church life’ and/or your ‘faith life’ and come in and visit with me. As hopefully you would expect, I do believe that your faith walk and your church involvement should be an important part of your and my lives. We need to be in this together. May your summer be filled with much joy and create many wonderful memories. Pastor Norm
Page 3 YOUTH REPORT: Easter breakfast was well attended. Thank you to all that came and eat with us and the confirmation parents for donating all the food that was served, everything was delicious! A huge “Thank you” to the 7th graders and parents for all their work on having everything ready and cleaned up at the end. The Mission youth have been very busy doing all kinds of fundraisers for their mission trip in July to New Orleans. A loose change Sunday was held. They have helped with the Buffalo Supper and the Kiwanis Banquet. They sold Heggies Pizzas which was a huge success again this year. We held a tip night at the Pizza Ranch with a lot of people coming out and showing their support. Toni Rasmusson lead us in a Pinterest party that we had different crafts that could be made, thank you Toni. We had a free will offering breakfast on May 5th, after church which we served over a hundred people. If anyone has projects that you need help with and would consider giving a donation, please consider our mission youth to help. If you contact the church and we can get something set up. Thank you everyone for giving our youth your support! The geranium fundraiser that youth from 5th-12th grade were selling was another success this year with eight hundred and fifty-eight plants sold. May is a busy month with Confirmation classes coming to an end for another year. A HUGE “Thank You” needs to go out to the wonderful Faith Leaders that have stepped up to guide our Youth. Also to Pastor Tammy for all her guidance. You all are a TRUE blessing! Senior breakfast was amazing! The Junior class and parents did a wonderful job serving a delicious breakfast and having everything ready, thank you! We had fourteen Seniors and their family members attend which was a total of eighty-two people being served. Remember to sign up to Acolyte on the signup page. Kristi Odegard
Geraniums sold in 2019 by Youth FIRST COMMUNION 2019 Top row: Pastor Tammy Jacobson, Ella, Carly, Camden, Owen, Jordyn, Tyra, Jaelyn, Tessa Middle row: Maylee, Annika, Alexis, Violet, Poppy, Emersyn, Rylee, Jayla, Pastor Norm Anderson Front row: Kaylee, Colby, Cameron, Mara, Gavin, Noah, Taylah
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Page 4 President’s Report “Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one who finds the GOLD.” Proverbs 11:27. I received this Bible verse on my Facebook and found it worthy of a share. It is from Proverbs and possesses true words of wisdom. How easy is it to see the fault in someone and how tempting to knock them down when we do. By doing so we may think that it makes us look and maybe feel better about ourselves, but the opposite is true. I believe that this shows a true fault in our character and may be where God’s warning not to covet comes into play. This last commandment was given to us so that we may be content with what we have and always willing to share our blessings with others. When we do this we will feel better about ourselves and find it easy to find the GOLD in someone else. Everyone is precious in Jesus’ sight and when we are a true Christian everyone should be precious in our sight too. This summer as we take a much needed break from the many demands of the winter season, may we look in the mirror and remember those who may not be as fortunate. Most think of a time of need and assisting our fellowman during the time of giving at Christmas, but without the school lunch programs many are in need of nutritious food. Please remember to put some extra items in your grocery cart and drop off at the local food pantry. There are also kids that may like to cool off at the local pool and can’t afford to get a pool ticket, maybe dropping off a donation at the pool for such a time as this may be the ticket. Also, while spring cleaning please drop off those many books your children may be tired of to give them new life to the local library for another to enjoy! Another option is a donation to the two summer vacation Bible schools that are being offered to Sunday school age children in our church and community. There are so many ways to find the GOLD in and for someone else too. Another place to give is right here at Trinity, for while another year of Sunday school is done, it is a great time to get away and enjoy a weekend away. While you may worship at another destination, please remember your local place of worship and that the bills still need to be paid there just like when you’re not home. On that note on behalf of the Trinity Church Council President Lyle Olson and myself, we would like to with you a blessed summer with solace and peace from our loving God who blesses us to be a blessing to others. Connie Radcliffe, Trinity Lutheran Church Council Vice President.
TRINITY’S LIFE EVENTS: Weddings May 11, 2019—Jeffery Elijah & Alea Hegreberg
Baptisms May 5, 2019—Brixx , son of Kasey and Megan May 12, 2019—Logan, son of Brian and Natalie
Page 5 Ransom County Ministerial Association invites you to a Community Impact Fundraising Event at the Lisbon Pizza Ranch on June 12th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. “Tips” will be accepted to go towards
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Nagbe’s legal battle to stay in the U.S. _____________________________________________
Night on the Town Parents mark your calendars for June 26. This will be a fun night for parents and a fun night for kids! Trinity youth and adults will be providing childcare for children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years from 5:00-10:00p.m.- come for one or all. Register by June 19th with Heather at Civic & Commerce office at 683-5680, Pastor Tammy or Trinity Church office 683-5841. Free-will
Trinity’s VBS is July 30th through August 1st from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for ages 3 through those students going into 6th grade. Please keep an eye on the bulletins for further information.
Thanks to all of you who completed the worship survey. The results are compiled and available in the church office.
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH UNAPPROVED MINUTES
- May 1, 2019
The meeting was called to order by President Lyle Olson, with members Pastor Norm Anderson, Pastor Tammy Jacobson, Tylea Horgeshimer, Paula Ellingson, Brian Krueger, Kristi Odegard, Connie Radcliffe, Alan Qual, Marsha Bittner, and Lorie Finstad in attendance, as well as Julie Cole. Pastor Norm led with devotions. MINUTES: Tylea Horgeshimer moved to approve the April 3, 2019 council minutes with the correction that she was present at that council meeting. Kristi Odegard seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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Tylea Horgeshimer moved to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2019 special meeting. Paula Ellingson seconded the motion. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Alan Qual moved, seconded by Connie Radcliffe, to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. WORSHIP: Paula reported that Survey Monkey is up and running and that the congregational survey was advertised in both the Ambassador and the Ransom County Gazette. The worship committee has decided that there will be no Wednesday evening summer services as they have not been well attended in the past. Upcoming events: Mother’s Day Service on Sunday, May 12; Baccalaureate on Wednesday, May 22 STEWARDSHIP: Alan Qual moved, seconded by Connie Radcliffe, to transfer $3,024.11 from the Fuel/Electric Heat account to the general account to pay the fuel bill. Motion carried. Alan Qual moved, seconded by Kristi Odegard, to repay an internal loan with $3,771.08 from the Fuel//Electric Heat account and $228.92 from the general memorial undesignated account. Motion carried. PROPERTY: Brian reported that Precision Heating had done some maintenance work in the furnace room. New counter tops have been installed in both kitchens. Brian Krueger moved, seconded by Alan Qual, to request funds from the men’s group to cover the cost of the installation of the counter tops in the basement kitchen. Motion carried. Alan reported that he had checked the sound system and found that the transmitters in two of the older mics need to be repaired. YOUTH: Kristi reported that confirmation classes are wrapping up for the school year. The 8 th graders will lead the Wednesday evening worship service on May 8. The youth traveling to New Orleans will serve a free will breakfast on Sunday, May 5. EDUCATION: Tylea Horgeshimer moved, seconded by Paula Ellingson, to give Stephanie Johnson permission to order cookies for the Mother’s Day Service. Motion carried. Kristi Odegard moved, seconded by Connie Radcliffe, to give Stephanie Johnson permission to order VBS materials. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Members of the Synod visiting team will share their report with the congregation after the Sunday worship service on May 5. Pastor Norm talked to the Cub Scout Master from Fargo. Pastor Norm will continue to sign and maintain sponsorship papers for the local Cub Scout troop. The Head Start contract has not yet been signed and returned. NEW BUSINESS: The Synod Convention will be held June 8-9 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Alan Qual moved, seconded by Connie Radcliffe, to permit a loose change offering during the Mother’s Day Service, with half of the proceeds going to Trinity VBS and half to the Community VBS program. Motion carried. PASTORS’ REPORTS: Pastor Norm shared that he had attended a mentorship training class. There was discussion
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Page 7 about Pastor Norm keeping track of his expenses and the time involved with his mentorship. Lyle Olson moved, seconded by Brian Krueger, to pay $225.00 for mentorship training plus lodging expenses. Motion carried. Pastor Tammy enjoyed attending the WELCA Cluster Gathering. She recently attended a domestic violence training session, as well as a First Call continuing education class. She will be attending a Festival of Homiletics. The next council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 P.M. Tylea Horgeshimer moved, seconded by Kristi Odegard, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Submitted by Lorie Finstad, Council Secretary
MAY MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS CHOIR In Memory of: Carol Rosenau from Duane & Jan Hanson, Bruce & Dea Iserman, Sheila Bergemann In Honor of: Alan & Julie Qual’s 45th anniversary from Al & Betty Michels, Duane & Jan Hanson GENERAL FUND-MEMORIAL/HONORARIUMS In Memory of: Mary V. Stroh from Ed & Mary J Stroh; Ann Strander from Anna Mae Henricks; Evelyn Hitchcock from Milton & Cheryl Mill, Thomas & Patricia Gillespie; Pastor Gordon Berntson from Duane & Jan Hanson; Harlow Arneson from Duane & Jan Hanson; Carol Rosenau from Betty Mairs, Greg & Carol Jensen, Ross & Julie Cole SOUND SYSTEM In Memory of: Carol Rosenau from Leroy & Kay Foss SUNDAY SCHOOL In Honor of: Trinity’s High School graduates from Wally & Connie Radcliffe YOUTH FUND In Memory of: Mary V. Stroh from Robin & Diane Hanson
SUNDAY 9:00 am June 2 w/HC June 9
LECTOR Ben Gemar
SOUND Kay Foss
WORSHIP ASSISTANT Marsha Bittner
Jennifer Jordan Lance Tuhy
Julie Ness
June 16 w/HC
Barb Sweet
Jerry Gemar
Betsy Enger
June 23
Ryan Hegle
Greg Jensen
Kristi Odegard
June 30
Tim Mairs
Mary Kaczmarski
Paula Ellingson
June Birthdays & Anniversaries
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1. Jaxsyn Baumgartner; Cassie Johnson; Kristie Urbach; Cliff & Joy Tooley; Todd & Kristi Odegard; Paul & Lanelle Saxerud; Ryan & Nikki Kenyon 2. Jazmyn Baumgartner; Jerome Freeberg; Deb Klosterman-Klose; Daphne Stromley; Jesse Tooley; Mark Welter, Clark & Kathy Peterson 3. Kelly Larson; Hunter Sitte 4. Drayah Welton; Roger & Gayle Elijah 5. Wally Kylstad; Jesse Rasmusson; Kayla Thompson; Ron & Nancy Hobza; Wally & Mary Kaczmarski 6. Philip Eckroth; Wyatt Fraase; Fred Haecherl; Nevaeh Hunt; Troy Jorgenson; Madisyn Larson; Jaden Schmidt; Cathy Wunderlich; Tenley Zahrbock; Terry & Kathy Thompson; Wade & Tracey Urbach 7. Rob & Jill McRitchie 8. Jaelyn Baumgartner; Alexa Schon; Dennis & Ruth Buchholz; Tim & Jennifer Jordan 9. Gannon Johnson; Owen Sjomeling; Jeremy & Stacy Erdmann 10. Brad Ellingson; Chip & Cindy Stetson 11. Carla Morrison; Patrick Olson; Emersyn Reinke; Keaten Shelton; Sharla Welter; Duffy & Arleene Hansen; Ryan & Melissa Cordero 12. Wally Carlson; Carter Lund 13. Nolan Rasmusson; Chad & Heather Hanna; Ben & Kerri Zahrbock 14. Carly Cavett; Miah Cordero; Charlene Rondestvedt; Brad Sjomeling; Bruce & Karen Qual 15. Derik Bell; Coralea Fuss; Chad Johnson; Garrett Johnson; Taegan Jordan; Susanne Olson; John & Alycia Berglund; Brad & Jen Sjomeling 16. Robin Hanson; Keegan Jensen; Payton Lund; Tim Nelson; Lucy Thompson; Steve & Jeanie Olson 17. Alicia Moss; Nadine Olson; Don & Jan Olson 18. Linda Anderson; Jaxon Hoffer; Rory Lukes; Kamryn Moss; Ann Reinke; Jayla Sherman; Evan Tuhy; Curt & Noreen Dykema ; Neil & Cheryl Holmstrom 19. Kathy Bleecker; 20. Marsha Dick; Angie Elijah; Dawn Lemieux; Rob McRitchie; Carson Qual; Ellery Qual; Jeremy & LouAnn Waliser; Corey & Nicole Fuss 21. Elaine Carroll; Denise Haugen; Carter Hoenhause; Tom Ose; Dustin & Tara Lukes; Jordan & Alicia Croatt 22. Peg Lesmann; Marv Schaap 23. Grant Johnson; Charlie Jorgenson; Lyle Olson; MacKenna Toyne; Wade Urbach; Andy & Jackie Birchem; Pat & Sara Adair 24. Gary Mairs 25. Jim & Emmy Carlblom; Craig & Robbie Wiltse; Tim & Meghan Larson; Nathan & Paige Qual 26. Missy Schmidt 27. Darla Coleman; Donna Hammer; John Larson; Regan Reinke; Grace Welton; Rick & Julie Mairs; Ron & MaryBeth Wallner 28. Kyle Bleecker; Jamie Olson 29. Cheryl Cooper; Stacy Erdmann; Norine Erickson; Betty Hanna; Mary Madsen; Rodney Olson; Tylor Toyne 30. Jerrold Olson; Alan Qual
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PARISH PAPER OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, LISBON, ND Vol. 2019 Issue 6
June 2019
Mission Statement: We welcome all people into the Lord’s house of worship, We spread the word of GOD through prayer, study, and service. We encourage each other to participate in the work of CHRIST. We nurture a deepening growth of love and faith through the HOLY SPIRIT. MINISTERS:
Every Member of Trinity Congregation
CLERGY:
Pastor Norm Anderson—
[email protected] Pastor Tammy Jacobson—
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SECRETARY/TREASURER: Julie Cole
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Church Phone
701-683-5841
Church Fax
701-683-5843
Church E-Mail
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Church Hours
Mon-Thurs. 8:00a-12:00p—1:00p 5:00p Friday 8:00a—Noon
Church Website
trinitylutheranlisbon.org
The Ambassador is published monthly as a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisbon, North Dakota. The congregation is invited to submit articles to the church office. Articles are due end of the third week of the month. Ambassador is mailed the last week of the month.
