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DECEMBER Trinity Lutheran Church 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 “Sharing the Caring Christ with all People” A Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association Church and a Good Shepherd Community Congregation Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday School for All Ages: 9:15am (September—May) Sunday Radio Broadcast at 8:00am on WVAL 800 on the AM dial and streaming live on the internet at www.800wval.com Trinity’s Website: www.trinitysr.org Greetings in Christ and Happy Thanksgiving!! From the board of directors and staff of Lutheran Island Camp and Christ Serve Ranch we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! May God bless and keep you as you travel, thank God for His wonderful gifts, and as you share with family and friends. Are you ready for Summer 2018?? We are getting ready to announce our schedule and rates. When that happens we plan to provide an opportunity for our past campers to sign up early. We will be opening up registrations to many new congregations and areas that have not previously been recruited. Have a blessed Advent!! www.islandcamp.org 218-583-2905

P.O.P. SCRIP Have you started your Christmas shopping? Do you know what to buy for that one family member you can never find the right gift for? How about a gift card for iTunes, Groupon, Shutterfuly Marcus Theatres, Ulta Beauty or a $5 stocking stuffer to Barnes & Noble, Panera or Starbucks. We also have $10 cards for multiple places around town like Target, Walmart/Sam's, Pizza Hut, and Caribou, Chipotle to name a few. SCRIP will be at Trinity on Sunday December 17th. If you are worried we wont have the card you need, place an order by December 10th and we can ensure you have it on December 17th. Questions - call, text or chat with Jenny Sprengeler (320-309-5952). Thank you for supporting our school!!

Trinity Lutheran Church

“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

Sauk Rapids, MN

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ! I’d really like to get to know you and this congregation. I’m wondering if you might be willing to share a little introductory information with me on our thoughts about your congregation. Please take a few minutes to write some thoughts down and return them to me. I trust you will remember that this is a time to share joyfully and I will take your godly thoughts with the best of intentions. Please tell me one thing you really love and appreciate about Trinity. Share one tradition at Trinity that you deeply appreciate that has lasting impact. If you could change one thing at Trinity, what would it be? Please share with me one thing you will do (invest in) to help the congregation further her ministry. (Perhaps this involves the one area mentioned above that you see needs change.) Name: Thank You!!!

Table of Contents Luth. Island Camp pg 1 POP Scrip pg 1 Questions for you! pg 2 Transfer the Blessings pg 2 DCO Corner pg 3 Contact us pg 3 Christmas Greeting! pg 4 Worship/Music Notes pg 5 Dine to Donate pg 5 Christmas Worship pg 6 Christmas Bake Sale pg 6 Memorials pg 6 POP Holiday Bazaar pg 6 Challenge Report pg 6 Advent Wreath pg 7 LWML pg 7 Advent services pg 7 Our sponsors pg 8 Insert: December Birthdays & Calendar

TRANSFER THE BLESSINGS At the end of this year Trinity's "Transfer the Blessings" endowment committee will determine the amount available for projects in 2018. This amount, which is up to 5% of the year end total of unrestricted funds, can be requested by filling out a project application form. Application forms are available in the church office or online. The endowment fund provides an ongoing source of income for ministries that would not otherwise be funded by our operational budget. If you have any questions about the Transfer the Blessings fund please contact any of the committee members or the church office. Information and confidential consultation about planned giving options can be obtained by contacting Mr. David Priebe, retired business attorney (612)508-4640. David is a Gift Planning Counselor for the MN North District - LCMS.

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Trinity Lutheran Church

“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

Sauk Rapids, MN

DCO CORNER Trinity Lutheran Church is a referring agency for The Good Samaritan Fund. For over 20 years The Good Samaritan Fund has been helping people who are experiencing a one-time emergency crisis, so they can get their lives back on track. Contributions to the fund come from businesses and individuals from here in Central Minnesota. Recipients of these grants must apply through a referring agency. All income and expenses of the applicant must be provided on the application and if the grant is approved the Landlord or vendor is dealt with directly and no funds are ever given to the applicant. The grant is for a need that is not expected to reoccur. It must solve a problem and not create a dependency. A few examples of cases we have handled are as follows: ➢ Damage deposit paid to a landlord for an apartment for a single mom who only had

enough money for the first month’s rent. ➢ Funds to pay for a major car repair for one of our Anyuak members so he could keep

working. ➢ Payment to Excel Energy to turn lights back for a family living here in Sauk Rapids. I usually process at least dozen applications per year and the average grant is about $500. Do you want to help get a life back on track? If you do, you can contribute by making a check out to Good Samaritan Fund and mail it to Central Minnesota Community Foundation 101 7th Avenue South, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Or you can go online to: CommunityGiving.org/goodsamaritancentralmn.

(100% of your gift will go directly to fund-qualified emergency needs in the St. Cloud area!) (Luke 10:37)

—Craig Cooper, DCO

Church Contact Information Church Office: 252-3670 Church Fax: 202-1095 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.trinitysr.org

Additional Contact Information Admin. Assistant: Judy Rehwaldt Traditional Music : Daniel Reineke 656-0963, Contemporary Music: Ruth Immerfall 291-9293 Prayer Chain: Delores Volkers 252-2101, Parish Nurse: Jennifer Machula, Prince of Peace School Office: 251-1477

Office Staff 252-3670 Pastor David Hinz Pastor John Bakou DCO: Craig Cooper 3

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Trinity Lutheran Church

“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

Sauk Rapids, MN

Music and Worship Notes

The Great “O” Antiphons “Ero Cras” translated “Tomorrow, I will Come.”

The first “Advent Vespers” service I experienced at Concordia College (now University) was based on the seven O Antiphons. I think of the theme of that service every year when Advent comes again. The season is filled with anticipation and remembering. We look ahead to the day of Christ’s return and recall the promises set forth in the words of the prophet Isaiah. The Advent hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is a paraphrase of the Latin “O” Antiphons. (Antiphon is a term referring to a call and response in worship, i.e. “O Wisdom…/Come and teach us…”) They are referred to as the "O Antiphons" because the title of each one begins with the interjection "O". Each antiphon is a name of Christ, one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture. They are: • O Sapientia (O Wisdom) Come and teach us the way of prudence. • O Adonai (O Lord) Come with an outstretched arm and redeem us. • O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse) Come quickly to deliver us. • O Clavis David (O Key of David) Come and rescue the prisoners who are in the darkness and the shadow of • death. • O Oriens (O Dayspring) ) Come and enlighten those who sit in the darkness and the shadow of death. • O Rex Gentium (O King of the nations) Come and save us all, whom you formed out of clay. • O Emmanuel (O God with us) Come and save us, O Lord our God. (LSB 357) The importance of the "O Antiphons" is twofold. First, each one is a title for the Messiah. Secondly, each one refers to the prophecy of Isaiah of the coming of the Messiah. It is interesting to note that the first letters of the titles taken backwards form the Latin acrostic of "Ero Cras" which translates to "Tomorrow, I will come", mirroring the theme of the antiphons. (From Wikipedia ) The Scripture readings in December are for the four Sundays in Advent (from the Latin adventus, translated coming) all relate to the coming of the Christ, first, as the Christ child who lived a sinless life and was sacrificed to save us all, and secondly, at the end of the world when He returns in glory at an “hour when you do not expect Him” to bring to Heaven all who are redeemed. Take note of the Old Testament Readings during the month of December. You will notice that in every service, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the First Lesson is from Isaiah. See the promises God gave us from the beginning of time, and marvel at His fulfilling of all these prophecies! As we gather to worship, may we watch, wait, and pray together, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! “Tomorrow, I will come.” Rejoice today in that promise and joyfully anticipate tomorrow! Merry Christmas!

NO DINE TO DONATE IN DECEMBER

Daniel Reineke, Traditional Music Director (320)656-0963 [email protected]

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Worship with us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Fourth Sunday in Advent: 12/24 9:00am morning worship Christmas Eve: 3:00pm & 5:00pm

Christmas Bake Sale Looking for Volunteers to make cookies, candies, etc. for a Homemade Cookie Sale. 9:00am to 1:00pm on December 10th. Price is $5.00 per dozen. Any number of cookies would be appreciated. Proceeds will be divided between Social Ministry, Prince of Peace and the Trinity Sunday School. See the signup sheet on the kiosk for instructions.

Christmas Day: 9:00am With Holy Communion PRINCE OF PEACE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Looking for just the right holiday gift? Shop the Prince of Peace Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, December 9th from 9am-1pm at the school. Shop with 20+ vendors and crafters, including bake sale and made-to-order specialty coffee bar.

Spread the word and bring your friends!

Sauk Rapids, MN

Memorials and Thank Offerings The LaVerne Kath family in his memory Dr. and Mrs. Robert Keck in honor of Pastor Paul and Nancy Cloeter and their many years of service in the church Bob Behrendt in memory of Ed Pilantz and Les Haber A Special Thank you to Vera Forner, Mary Weeres, Karen Petron-Broda, Russ & Elaine Sowa, Peg Smolnik, Steve Maurer

Challenge Fund—A Big Thank You!!! Wow! God is Good! We reached our goal and the total raised was $109,286.60 ! This will be applied to the principal of our mortgage and the loan will be re-amortized for the New Year. 6

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“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

Sauk Rapids, MN

Lutheran Women in Mission

Have you wondered about the candles in the Advent wreath? What they mean, what the colors represent? Here is some information! 1. Hope — expectation of what is to come and sometimes prophecy 2. Love — sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle 3. Joy — this rose candle is often called Mary’s Candle 4. Peace — it can often be called the Angel’s Candle

Mission Leaguers of Trinity will meet at noon on Thursday, December 14th for the Holiday gathering at Jimmy’s Pour House.

Just a reminder… Please bring your Red Stocking offering for Trinity Social Ministry!

May our journey through this season be an opportunity to reflect on all our Savior did for us when He came to earth as a little child.

Voices From the Edge: Preparing the Advent Way Advent has long been a time of preparation, preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Yet the road to Christmas is anything but easy. In our culture, people prepare for Christmas either by an escape from life or by an excess of it. Even for the believer, preparations for Christmas twists and turns, and we meet many strange figures along the way. Prophets cry out in visions. John the Baptizer preaches in the desert. Angels appear whether you are asleep or awake. The voices are varied, the places are strange, but one thing is certain: in each encounter, God is preparing us for the celebration of the greatest encounter of all, the birth of Jesus, His Son, our Savior, the Redeemer of the world. Come join us each Wednesday evening at 6:00pm to hear the voices on the edge and prepare your lives for the single greatest encounter of your life. Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 At 6:00pm with a meal to precede at 5:00pm, and Confirmation Classes to follow from 6:45—7:45 pm If you would like to help provide a dessert for the meal, please sign up on the kitchen door.

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“Sharing the Caring Christ With All People”

Sauk Rapids, MN

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Events at Trinity in December 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu

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Fri

Sat

1 9:00am Parish Workers 4:00pm Private Event 6:00pm Narcotics Anon (CM) 8 9:00am Parish Workers 6:00pm Narcotics Anon (CM)

2 9:00am Altar Guild Decorating 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

3 8:00am Worship (HC) Z2 9:15am Bible Classes & SS 10:30am Worship Z3 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 4:00pm Good News Bible Study

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5 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

6 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS 8:30am Finance Team Mtg. 5:00pm Advent Dinner 6:00pm Advent Worship Z4 6:45pm Confirmation Classes 6:45pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:15pm Adult Choir Practice

7 9:00am Sewing and Crafts 6:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal (W)

10 Angel Tree Deadline 8:00am Worship Z5 9:15am Bible Classes & SS 9:15am Cookie Sale 10:30am Worship (HC) Z1 New Member Welcome 12:00 Potluck Lunch 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 4:00pm Creative Crafts

11 6:00pm Bev's CC (CM)

12 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

13 7:00am Men's Bible Study 5:00pm Advent Dinner 6:00pm Advent Worship Z2 6:45pm Confirmation Classes 6:45pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:15pm Adult Choir Practice

14 12:00pm LWML Lunch at Jimmy’s 5:30pm Lay Ministry Mtg. 6:00pm Brownies mtg.(Lcl) 6:00pm Playhouse Training(LM) 6:30pm POP Preschool Christmas Program (W,FH) 6:45pm Leadership Team Mtg.

15 9:00am Parish Workers 5:00pm Private Event 6:00pm Narcotics Anon (CM)

16 9:00am Altar Guild 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

17 8:00am Worship (HC) Z3 9:15am Voter’s Meeting & SS 10:30am Worship Z4 “Children’s Program” 12:00pm Anyuak Worship

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19 7:00pm Friends in Harmony 7:00pm POP Christmas Program at LOC

20 7:00am Men's Bible Study 5:00pm Advent Dinner 6:00pm Advent Worship Z5 6:45pm Confirmation Classes 6:45pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:15pm Adult Choir Practice

21 6:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal (W)

23 9:00am Altar Guild 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

Newsletter Deadline

22 9:00am Parish Workers 6:00pm Narcotics Anon (CM)

24 Christmas Eve 9:00am Worship Z1 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 3:00pm Christmas Eve Worship Z2 5:00pm Christmas Eve Worship Z3

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26 7:00pm Friends in Harmony (W)

27 7:00am Men's Bible Study @ GS

28 6:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal (W) 7:30pm Benton Co. Jail Bible Study

29 9:00am Parish Workers 6:00pm Narcotics Anon (CM)

30 9:00am Altar Guild 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

Christmas Day

9:00am Christmas Day Worship (HC) Z4

OFFICE CLOSED

31 8:00am Worship Z5 10:30am Worship Z1 12:00pm Anyuak Worship

Notes:

9 9:00am Altar Guild 1:30pm St. Cloud Prison Bible Study 6:45pm Traditional Music Rehearsal(W)

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