September 2023 Trumpet

Trinity Trumpet

Trinity Lutheran Church Springfield, Missouri September 2023

WELCOME TO OUR TRINITY FAMILY!

MISSION STATEMENT

The family of Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes all people to share in the life of the Christian faith in worship, friendship, and service.

OUR CORE VALUES

Faithfulness to God’s Word . . . Integrity . . . Compassion . . . Family focused . . . Engagement in Service . . . Welcoming to all people . . . Fiscal responsibility & stewardship

VISION STATEMENT

The family of Trinity builds and nurtures the bonds of faith through love, learning, and sharing with others.

OUR CRITICAL TARGETS

Faithful Worship . . . Christian Education . . . Healthy Christian Homes . . . Caring Relationships in Christ . . Robust Community Connectivity & Outreach

TrinityLutheranChurch

1415SouthHolland

Springfield,Missouri 65807

Phone:417-866-5878

Fax:417-866-5629

www.trinity-springfield.org

TOGODALONE BETHEGLORY!

 DevotedtoJesusChrist, theSonofGodandtheSavior andLordoftheWorld

 DevotedtoGod’sWord, teachingthepuredoctrinesof thefaith

Tocontactourstaff,callthechurchofficeor Email: tlcoffice@trinitylutheranspfd.org

+Rev.Dr.NicholasHagerman,Pastor nhagerman@trinitylutheranspfd.org

+VicarBenjaminHeinz bheinz@trinitylutheranspfd.org

+Mrs.HannahKnehans,DirectorofFamilyLife Ministry (DFLM) hknehans@trinitylutheranspfd.org

+Dr.GraceSt.Pierre,DirectorofMusicMinistry gstpierre@trinitylutheranspfd.org

+Mrs.AngelaBruton,OfficeManager angelabruton@trinitylutheranspfd.org

Officers

President: Curt Brand

Vice Pres: Chris Straw

Secretary: Angie Reitmeier

Treasurer: Amy Collins

Mission & Ministry Council

Ev. & Mission: Laura McCune

Christian Care: Dick & Jan

McGuire

Fellowship: Melinda Brown

Stewardship: Jen Gabathuler

Endowment: Ann Marie Baker

Trustee: Jeff Winter

Personnel: Zeke Young

Parish Ed.: Daniel Straw

Elders: Kevin Scheer

Family Ministry: Amy Scheer

Age-Based Ministry: Jody Hackley

 DevotedtotheSacramentsof HolyBaptismandHoly Communion,throughwhich theHolySpiritblessesGod’s peoplewithHispresence andHisgifts.

 DevotedtoChristian Fellowshipandtolovingand caringforeachother

 Devotedtosharingthe Gospelwithallpeople

(Acts2:42)

Your Board of Elders

Zone 1 (A/Bo) Johnny Dicks

Zone 2 (Br/C) Tim Peters

Zone 3 (DE) Jason Gabathuler

Zone 4 (FG) Mark Jones

Zone 5 (HIJ) Brock Buerck

Zone 6 (KL) Dan Lyons

Zone 7 (M) Zack Peters

Zone 8 (NOP) Clate Baker

Zone 9 (QR) Joe Western

Zone 10 (S/Se) Phillip Hackley

Zone 11 (Sh/T) Kevin Scheer

Zone 12 (UVWXYZ) Steve Otto

Your Board of Parish

Education

Chair: Daniel Straw

Member/ABS: Kathy Polacoff

Member: Patrice Winter

Sunday School: Linda Young

Midweek School: Heather Newman

VBS: Claire Hagerman

OurTrinityFamilyStewardship–August27,2023

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FROM the PASTOR

DearTrinityFamily,

GreetingstoyouinthenameofourLordandSaviorJesusChrist! Asyounodoubtareaware,this particulareditionoftheTrinityTrumpetisbeingreleasedonLaborDayweekend. LaborDayisoftenan opportunityforfamiliestospendsomeextratimetogetherafterthestartoftheschoolyear,maybetogodown tothelakeonemoretimeortakeashorttripoutofstate. Inthisdayandage,we’reusedtothinkingofLabor Dayasjustadayofffromworkorschool,butthereactuallyisaprettysignificanthistorybehindit. Claireand Iweretalkingaboutthistheotherday,andwebothrealizedthatweweren’tallthatfamiliarwiththathistory. Soincaseyoualsodidn’tknowmuchaboutthehistoryofLaborDay,IthoughtIwoulddoalittleresearchand talkaboutitsomeinthiseditionoftheTrumpet.

LaborDaywascreatedasacelebrationoftheworkoflaborunionsintheUnitedStatesandinother industrializedcountries. Duetotheindustrialrevolutionoftheeighteenthandnineteenthcenturies,theneedfor skilledcraftsmengavewaytotheneedforunskilledlabortooperatemachines. Becausetheseunskilled workerswereessentiallyinterchangeable,theywereveryreplaceable,andthatmeantthattheyhadlittle bargainingpowerwiththeiremployersasindividuals. Laborerswereoftentreatedpoorly,withlonghours,low pay,anddangerousworkingconditions. Eventually,laborleadersrealizedthattheycouldbandtogetherto formlaborunionsandbargaincollectivelywiththebosses,whichgavethemfarmorepower. Theywere able tostrikeiftheyfeltthattheirneedswerenotbeingmet,whichmeantthattheyhadleverageovertheir employersandcouldmakedemandsforbetterworkingconditions. Althoughtheyhavebeencontroversialin theeyesofmany,laborunionshaveaccomplishedquiteabitforworkingclasspeopleoverthelastcoupleof centuries.

Inthe1880’s,somelaborleadersdecidedthatacelebrationoftheworkoflaborunionswasinorder. AlthoughthereissomedisputeastotheeventsthatledtothefirstcelebrationsofLaborDay,theyquickly gainedtractionasthedecadeprogressed. OregonwasthefirststatetorecognizeLaborDayasagovernment holidayin1887,andbythetimeitbecameafederalholidayin1894,overthirtystatesalreadywererecognizing it. Overthesucceedingdecades,mostbusinesses,inadditiontogovernmentoffices,decidedtogivetheir workersthedayoff,sothatnowLaborDayisobservedbyalmosteveryoneintheUnitedStates. Wemaynot thinkawholelotaboutlaborunionswhenwe’rewaterskiingonTableRockLake,buttheyarethereasonwhy weareabletodothatonMondaythisweek.

OnethingIwouldlikeallofustoremember,though,isthatourtruerestdoesnotcomebecauseofthe workoflaborunionsintheUnitedStates. Yes,laborunionsarethereasonwhywecantakeLaborDayoff,and theyareprobablyoneofthemainreasonswhy wehaveatwo-dayweekendaswell. Butourtruerestdoesnot comefromnotworkingonanyspecificdays;rather,itcomesfromJesusChristandthepromiseofeternalrest thatHegivesus. HehaspromiseduseternallifeinHisFather’skingdom,alifefreefromanythingthatwould causeusharmorsuffering. AnyworkthatwedointhekingdomofGodwillbepleasant,enjoyable,and fulfillingforus,ratherthantiringandfrustratingasitoftenisinthislife. AndwehaveJesusandtheworkHe didforusthroughHisdeathandresurrectiontothankforthat. Hedidtheheavylaborbysufferinganddying foroursins,andnowweareforgivenandhavethepromiseofeternallifeto lookforwardto. Thisiswhythe SabbathdayforChristiansnolongerinvolvesrefrainingfromphysicalwork;instead,itinvolvesdedicating ourselvestoJesusandHisWordasweworshipHimintheDivineService. JesusisourultimateSabbathrest, andanyearthlyrestfromourlaborsthatwecouldfindisnothingcomparedtotherestwewillhaveinHis eternalkingdom. Two-dayweekendsandLaborDayholidaysarenice,buttheeverlastingrestwehaveinJesus isfarbetter.

SothisLaborDayweekend,asyouenjoyanextradayofffromworkorschool,besuretothinkabout thetruerestthatyouhavereceivedthroughJesus’laboronyourbehalf. LikemostAmericansonLaborDay, youprobablywon’tthinkawholelotaboutlaborunions,butyoucancertainlypondertherestyouhave receivedinJesus,andtherestyoustillhaveyettoreceivewhenyouwillenterintothejoysofparadisewith Him. JesuslaboredonthecrosssothatyoucouldreceiverestwithHisFather,andthatisworthcelebrating morethananyothernationalorstateholidaythatwecouldevercomeupwith. TherestwegetfromLaborDay istemporary(remember,everythingstartsupagainonTuesday!),buttherestwereceiveinChrist willlast forever. MayGodblessyourcelebrationsofLaborDaythisyear,andmayHealsokeepyoustronginthefaith sothatyouenterintothetrue,eternalrestonthelastdaywhenJesusreturns!

InChrist, Pastor

Hagerman

AdultBibleStudy(ABS)

SundaySchool&AdultBibleClassAttendanceforAugust27

AdultBibleClassDescriptions

WorshipintheLutheranChurch – HaveyoueverwonderedwhyLutheranworshiplooksthewayitdoes? Whydowedothingsthatmanyotherchurchesdon’t,andwhydowenotdothingsthattheydo?Whatdothe terms“GloriainExcelsis,”“Sanctus,”and“AgnusDei”andmanyothersmeananyway?Wewillanswerthese questions,andmanyothersinPastorHagerman’sSundaymorningBibleclass.ComereadytoreadtheBible andthehymnalaswediscovermoreaboutLutheranworshipandlearnthereasonswhywedoitthewaywedo. LedbyPastorHagerman.

Galatians–Dr.BobQuebbeman’sclassiscontinuingthestudyofPaul’sbookofGalatians.Thisfairlyshort epistleislongonimportantdoctrinalissuesthatelicitmanyinterestingclass discussions.Eventhoughtheclass iscontinuing,everyoneisinvitedandencouragedtoattend,sincewebegineachsessionwithashortrecapof previousverses.

NurturingYourFaith:MadetoPraise– ThisvideosessionisledbyRev.Dr.JohnNunes.Thisisaone sessionstudyfacilitatedbyZekeYoungandwillbeheldonSept.3

TheBibleonTrial:BeyondaReasonableDoubt –ThisBiblestudyisfromLutheranHourMinistries.The caseismadethattheScripturesareauthentic,dependable,God-inspiredandworthy,notonlyofourfull attentionbutofourcompletefaith. Thisclass,alsofacilitatedbyZekeYoung,willmeetSept.17,24andOct. 1,8.

HighSchoolBibleStudy-JoshSextonteachesourHighSchoolStudents.Allhighschoolstudentsare welcome!

FaithFoundations–Ezekiel –ThisMondaymorningWomen’sBiblestudywillbeginSept.11. Ofallthe booksoftheBible,thebookofEzekielisprobablyoneoftheleastreadandunderstoodbyChristianstoday.It concernsatimefarinthepastandalandfarawayfromusthereinAmericawithoraclesandvisionsthatare quitefranklyratherbizarre. AndyetGod’sgraceandmercytowardHispeoplearefoundalloverthisobscure andsometimesdisturbingbook.JoinPastorHagermanaswereadthroughEzekielinitsentiretyandlearnhow itspeakstoHischurchtoday.

TheGenealogyofChrist– JoinVicarBenonWednesdaymorningsforawalkthroughthegenealogyofChrist foundinMatthewandLuke,anddigthroughtherestofscripturetofindoutmoreaboutthefamilytreeofour Lord.EachweekwewilltakeacloselookatoneoftheancestorsofourLord,findingconnectionsbetween theirstoriesandthelifeandministryoftheirmostblesseddescendant,Jesus.

HabitsoftheHousehold --Everyhouseholdcreatesitsownrhythmsandhabits.Inthisclass,discussionswill cover10keyareasofthedaythatcanbestructuredtointentionallydirectourfocustowardsGod:waking, mealtimes,discipline,screentime,familydevotions,marriage,work,play,conversation,andbedtime. “Thegreatestspiritualworkhappensinthenormalmomentsofdomesticlife.”JustinWhitmelEarleyin Habits of the Household. LedbyHannanKnehans.

Faith Foundations (women’s Bible study) begins its next study on Monday, Sept. 11 from 9:15-11:00 a.m. We will be studying the book of Ezekiel. Please join us in the gym here at Trinity. For information on childcare, please contact Leslie King at 417-818-0338. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

A note from Vicar Ben: In my articles for the Trinity Trumpet, I plan to share with you some art that I have created over the past few years and explain some of my thought processes behind the pieces. I will often make artwork as part of my devotional life, and so I hope to share with you not only the pieces themselves, but some of the scripture and teachings that shaped the artwork while I was making it. I hope you enjoy it, and if you are interested in seeing more of my artwork you can find it at concordforge.com!

TheSignofJonah

Matthew12:38-40:“Thensomeofthescribesand PhariseestoldJesus,‘Teacher,wewanttoseeasign fromyou.’Butherepliedtothem,‘Anevilandadulterousgenerationcravesasign.Yetnosignwillbegivento itexceptthesignoftheprophetJonah,becausejustasJonahwasinthestomachoftheseacreatureforthree daysandthreenights,sotheSonofManwillbeintheheartoftheearthforthreedaysandthreenights.”

Weknowbothstoriesverywell.JonahtheprophetranfromGod,notwantingtospreadHisgoodnews tothepeopleofNineveh,andwasswallowedbyagreatfishforthreedaysandnightsbeforebeingspatoutto deliverGod’scallforrepentance.GodusedthisexperiencewithJonahto bringmercyandsavethepeopleof Nineveh.ChristourLord,however,willinglygaveHimselftobeswallowedupbydeathtosaveallpeoplefrom theirsins.

IntheGospelofMatthew,whenthescribesandPhariseeslooktoJesusforasign,herefusestogive themonebesidesthesignofJonah.Iftheydonotbelievewhenamanisdeliveredtodeathandraisedagain,no signwillbegoodenoughforthem.

TheGod-mandied.Hewasdeadinthetombforthreedays.NothinginHistoryhasoreverwillbeas earthshatteringasthis,especiallyforthereasonthatHedidnot stay dead.OurLordcametodieforus,but deathcouldnotovercomeHimforever.IntheAncientChurchinGreece,therewasafolkbeliefthatwhen Christdiedonthecross,whenthedevilattemptedtoswallowHissoul,theevilonechoked.Followingalong withthisidea,itseemsthatDeathitselfcouldnotswallowOurSavior.Christ’spoweroverlifeitselfwastoo muchforDeath,andasaresult,DeathspitChristbackoutintotherealmoftheliving,muchlikeJonahandthe seacreature.

Inthispiece,whichIhavetitled“TheSignofJonah,”IhavedepictedChristJesusspreadoutbeforethe great“seacreature”ofDeath.Thiswhale’sbodyshowsdecayanddamageasitismeanttobedeath itself,its bloodyribsandbonesprotrudingfromitsflesh.ThiscreatureswimstowardChrist,readytodevourHim.Yet thelightofChristshinesbrightinthisdeepdarkness.ThelifeofChrististoomuchforthecreatureofdeath. Yes,thecreaturewillswallowHim,butthisisnottheend.NotforChrist,andnotforyou.Thecreature has choked.Christ has and is risenfromHisthreedaytomb.Christenduredthreedaysinthedepthsoftheabyssin ordertobringyouthegiftofsalvationandeternallife.

TheSignofJonahwillnotbeenoughforeveryone.Therewillstillbethosetodaylikethescribesand PhariseeswhowillchoosenottoseewhatGodhasputbeforethem,butweknowthetruth.Wehavereceived theHolySpiritandbeengivenfaithintheOnewhohasbeenraisedfromthedead.

InChrist, VicarBen

Thankyousomuch,TrinityCongregation,fortheMiteofferingsthismonth,whichtotaled$25. Luke5:5-“AtyourWord,Iwillletdownthenets."Youcansaveyourdailypocketchangeandwe’llcollect formissionsintheLARGEpurpleMiteBoxthatwillbedisplayedinthenarthexonthesecondSundayofeach month.ThenextopportunitywillbeSunday-September10,2023.

UpcomingMeetingDates:

DorcasCircle--Tuesday,Sept.12@9:30am,intheChurchgym

ServiceDay(quilting)–Monday,Sept.18@1:00pm,WokerRoom(notethenewday)

DeborahCircle--Thursday,Sept.21@4:00pm,TrinityFamilyCenterFoyer

LWMLCollegeScholarshipOpportunity

Trinity’syoungmenandwomenwhowillbeattendingschoolsofhigherlearningaffiliatedwiththeLutheran ChurchMissouriSynodmayapplyfora$300scholarshipfortheupcomingschoolyear. Students,youmust submitatypedorhandwrittenletterstatingthenameofthecollege/university,theacademicyearin whichthe fundsareneeded,aswellasabriefsummaryofhowthisscholarshipwillassistyouinyourcareerplans. LWMLencouragescareersinchurchwork,butitisnotarequirement. Scholarshiprequestlettersshouldbe mailedtoTerryWright,4204N.QuailRunRd.,Ozark,MO,65721. ApplySoon!!!!

Date Menu Chef

Sept.6 PulledPork/Mac&Cheese JenniferJones

Sept.13 ToastedRavioli LauraMcCune

Sept.20 BakedPotatoBar AmyScheer

Sept.27 ChickenAlfredoPasta JenniferJones

PleasejoinuseachWednesdayat5:00p.m.priortoourMidweekeventsfora homecookeddinner,fellowship,andGod’sword. (Aglutenfreeoptionisalways available.)Weaskfora$3donationperpersontohelpoffsetthecostofthefood. If youwouldliketohelpprep,serve,orcleanupjusttalktosomeoneinthekitchen onWednesdaynights. Starttimeisaround4:30p.m.,servedinnerat5:00p.m.and cleanuparound6:00p.m.

SCRIPPROGRAM

UntiltheendofSeptemberallproceedsfrom Trinity’sScripmissionprogramwillbegoingto ConvoyofHope.Thesefundswillbe designatedtohelpingourfellowAmericansin thedisasteronMaui.

Rememberthatthecardsaresoldforface valuesotherearenoextrachargestohelp thesefolksindesperateneedofoursupport.We’reinthe gymfrom9-9:45a.m.everySunday.

Ifyoucan’tmakeit,lookuponeofustoplaceanorder!

ThankyoufromyourScripcommittee:

JeffWinter,GrantMcCune.MarkFreiert,BarbieLyons,LindaOughton, CarlOughton,MaureenYoungman

MUSIC NOTES from DR. GRACE

DearTrinityFamily,

Greetings!Ihopethissummerhasbeenrestfulforeveryonebutalsofilledwithrenewingactivitiesand upliftingfamilytimestogether.Fallisalmosthere,anditistimeforTrinitymusicensemblestocomeback.We havebeensoblessedbythemusictheyhavegivenuseverySundayovertheyears,anditwillbewonderfulto haveeveryonereturnandparticipateinworshiponceagain.Letmesaythankyoutoallourmusicensemble membersandleadersforyoursupportofworshipthroughmusicministryandyourparticipationinourTrinity musicprogram. Youareeach andallsolovedandappreciated.

TrinityFallMusicMinistryEnsemblesBeginRehearsals

AllourTrinitymusicensemblesbeganrehearsalsonWednesday,August30.Ifyouarelookingforawayto serveGod atTrinity,lovemusicandwishtofindfellowship,weinviteyoutobepartofthisvitalministry, whereyouwillbeblessedandblessotherswithyourtalentandpresencethroughmusic.Allourensemblesneed moremembers,particularlyourAdultandYouthchoirs.Iwanttoencourageourtalentedmusicalfolksout thereinourcongregationtoprayandcomeforward.Wetrulyneedyouasnewmembersandweare encouragingonceagainourformermemberstoreturn.Pleasecontactthedirectorsbelowifyouhaveany questionsconcerninganensembleorjustcometo thefirstrehearsalandjoinus.Thankyou!

MusicEnsemblesFallRehearsalSchedule:

AllmusicensemblesrehearseonWednesdayeveningsduringmidweek

BellChoir(Heavenly Vibrations)5:30-6:30SanctuaryLoft

KristenWalker,director(573)528-6463

Youth Alive Singers5:30-6ConférenceRoom-FamilyCenter, Dr.Grace,director(417)861-1149

KOK(Kids of the Kingdom) 6-6:30MusicRoom-FamilyCenter

Grades3-6SabrinaBacklin,director(417)619-9151

TrinityAdultChoir6:30-7:30ConferenceRoom-FamilyCenter Dr.Grace,director(417)861-1149

UpdatesandnewfacesinTrinityMusicDepartment

Wearesothrilledandexcitedtowelcome SabrinaBacklin asournew Kids of the Kingdom ChoirDirectorfor thisupcomingyear. SabrinaandherhusbandPhilanddaughtersBrielle&ElowynaremembersatTrinityand allofthemhavealoveformusic. Sabrinaalsoplaysseveralinstruments,includingthepiano.Philisamember oftheTrinityAdultChoirandBriellesingsintheKOKchoir. Wearesogratefulforthisfamilyandfortheir desiretosharetheloveofChristthroughmusic.OurprayersandsupportgotoSabrinaasshebeginsherwork withourchildren. Weknowshewillbewonderful!Blessingsonyouandallofourmemberswhosharetheir musicaltalentsinpraiseandworshiphereatTrinity.

KristenWalkerisdelightedtoreturnasourBellChoirDirectorfor2023. ThebellsloveplayingwithKristen astheirleader. Pleasecontactherifyouareinterestedinparticipating.Kristenisaverygoodteacherand directorandwillhelpyoulearnaboutmusicand playingthebellsevenifyoudon'thavealotofexperience.

Duetofamily,workandschedulingchanges, JoshGosehassadlyhadtogiveuptheKOKthisyear. Hewill stillbeabletocontinueastenorsectionleaderfortheAdultChoirandwearegratefulthathisfamilywillstill beableworshipwithus. BrendanSienco(basssectionleader)hastakenthechoirdirectorpositionatSt. Paul’sUCCandToniRainey(mezzosectionleader)hasleftSpringfield. Wewillmissthem.Iamlookingfor replacements.DanielSilva,choiraccompanist,willnotbewithusthisyear.Hewasunabletorenewhiswork

visaandasaninternationalstudent,hisabilitytoaccompanywasdirectlyrelatedtohisstudiesandhehas graduatedsoisnolongereligibleforawaiver.

ShannonCrosby,oneofourverytalentedpianists,willcontinuetoplayfortheKOK,theYouth Alive Singers andtheAdultChoir.ShannonhasplayedfortheKOKandbeenamemberoftheAdultChoirsinceIcameto Trinityover11yearsago.AverySpecialthanksforgivingofyourtimeandtalentssogenerously,Shannon!

MakingacommitmenttobecomeamemberofaTrinitymusicensemble

Thereisalwaysatimeandpersonalcommitmenttoanythingwedowell. MusicmakingatTrinityisno differentthananyofourotherprograms. Weprepareforworship,forthepraiseandGloryofGod,andthe upliftingofourcongregation. Fellowshipwithothermusiciansisatrueblessingandmusicknowledgecanbe gainedbybeingamemberandoftencomesasanacquiredskillovertime.That’sgreattoo.Ourultimategoalis alwaystopraiseGodthroughmusic,andit’salsoalotoffunandaspiritualblessingtoallconcerned.Pleasebe assuredthatforthosewhomaynotfeelasconfident,teaching,encouragementandguidanceoccursineach ensemble.Ouradultchoirhassectionleaderstoassistinmakingthemusiceasiertolearn. Musicgivesback spirituallytothemusicianasmuchasitgivestothoselistening.WeknowthatGodlovesourofferingwhenit comesfromaheartofloveforHim.Weareexcitedtocomebacktobringingspecialmusictoourcongregation andforworshipinallourensembles.Youthoradult,singerorinstrumentalist,weinviteyoutopleasejoina musicensembleorvolunteeryourtalentinsomeway.Godwillrewardyouwithjoyandwewillallbegrateful.

Iwouldlovetochatwithyouasyouprayandconsiderbecomingamemberofoneofourensemblesorabout anythoughtsyoumayhavewhenitcomestoourmusicprogramatTrinity.Pleaseemailmeat gstpierre@trinitylutheranspfd.orgorgivemeacallat417-861-1149.

MayGodblessyouandkeepyouaswelookforwardtothisFallandasyouenjoytheselastdaysofsummer.

InHislove, Dr.Grace

“Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:19).

There’saplaceforyouinourmusicministryandanincrediblebeautyandconnection betweenthespiritofbelieverswiththeLordandeachotherinmusicmaking.Songsofworshipandpraiseare deeplypartofallofusandfill,comfortandinspirethesoulintimesofjoyandsorrow.

PICKLEBALL

Ifanyoneisinterestedinplayingpickleball,thereisagroupwhoplaysonTuesday nightsat6:00p.m.inthegym.Allskilllevelsarewelcomeandencouraged. Ifyou arenotfamiliarwithpickleball,itisacrossbetweentennisandpingpong. Come checkitout!! IfyouhavequestionsyoucantalktoWayneScheer,ClateBaker, MarkJones,Tim/AngieParr,AlisonBrand,JanelleFlandersorMattLundien.

Jr.Highers….Let’sRoll

Amanoncesaid,“Dude,let’sgoBowling.” OnSeptember10th after2nd Service,theJr.Highwillrentsome gentlyusedshoesandeatgourmetbowlingalleyfood. Wewillsharelaughsandgettoknoweachotheraswe rolltowardsanewyear. ContactMaddyorAdamBreshears.

Remember,bowlingisasportforthosewhohavetalenttospare….

OurTrinityTotshadafundayattheneighborhoodpoolofAndy&JessCarrollonAugust15. ContactClaire Hagermanifyouareinterestedinparticipatinginmonthly“tot”events.417-343-9617.

Sunday School Singers is looking for adult or teen volunteers to lead the kids’ communion singing during service each week. During communion, children sing 2 simple songs in the balcony using poster board cue cards. A volunteer is needed to hold the cards, lead the singing and monitor the kids. Will you please consider volunteering during a Sunday service? This is a quick and simple way to volunteer, as the songs are preselected and the cards are organized and ready to go in the balcony for you. Use the SignUpGenius QR code to sign up for Sunday services when you will be in attendance. Thank you for your help! Please call or text Shannon Crosby at 417-597-5895 with any questions.

If you want to just donate money to the LSC for a mealyou can make checks out to Lutheran Student Center and put it inthe offering plate or mailit to 848 S. National, Springfield, MO 65804. Be sure tomark in the memo line that it is for meals. Thank You!

SeniorSafari

SeniorSafariwillresumetheirmonthlylunch&activitiesbeginningWednesday,September13 atNoon. Allchurchmembers60andolderarewelcometoattend.Ifyouhaveanyquestions pleasecontactCyndiShepard. TheymeetonthesecondWednesdayofthemonth.

CONNECTWITHUS

Ifyouwouldliketoreceiveweekly emailsfromTrinity,pleasecontactAngelain thechurchoffice. TheseemailsincludeweeklyNews&Notes,themonthly Trumpet,funeralinformation,Bibleclassinformation,closingduetoweather,etc. Call417-866-5878oremail angelabruton@trinitylutheranspfd.org

Don’tforgettocheckourwebsiteforinformationaswell www.trinity-springfield.org Ifthereisanythingyouwouldliketoseeaddedtothewebsite,pleaseletusknow.

You are invited to join your friends at Redeemer Lutheran for

When: Saturday, October 7th

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: The Melhorn House

Cost: $15/person

Includes dinner, drinks (beer, soda, & water), & entertainment

There will be a pig roast and brats along with some of your favorite German sides! We will have games including a Beer Stein holding contest and dance contests. An accordion player will be there to provide entertaining German music during the night! Feel free to come in German costume! This is an event for adults 21 and older please.

Tickets will be available between services starting Sunday, September 17, or see Amy Viets-Cooper, or you can contact Redeemer's church office (417-881-5470) for tickets or with questions. (Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance.) Don’t miss out on this fun adult evening!

TRINITYFAMILYPRAYERPAGE

Each week immediate prayer needs are published in “The Trinity Family Prayer Page.” Each month in The Trumpet, those we pray for weekly as well as others with long term prayer needs are listed to be included in members’ personal and household devotions and prayers. . .if you’d like to add a family member or friend, please call or e-mail the Trinity office with your request. . .May God bless all for whom we pray. . .

ForThoseCopingWithCancer

JeffFlattem

ForThoseWhoAreHomeboundinourTrinityFamily Members permanently or temporarily homebound. . .

BobBell

LidaChism

SandyCotton

PhyllisHansen

MarianMattlage

GeorgiaMikessell

KathrynNeely

CarolEtherton

EastonFitzgearlds

JoshuaGaede

PamOsterloh

TimPeters

KathyPolacoff

AlbertShook

RuthOhrenberg

BillOtto

BonniePeters

KayQuasius

PaulaSpalding

JackWalker

JerryWilliams

ForThoseFacingOngoingHealthIssues

Friends/FamilyofTrinityMembers:

EliApplegate,grandsonBen&DebSchroeder

EliseDrennan,great-nieceofDebbieShell

ForOurNationandForMembersofOurArmedForces

We pray not only for the soldiers listed here, but also for their families!

ChrisAdams

PhillipHackley

BenjaminSchmidt

RobertStillings,Jr.

NickCostello,nephewofMark&KarenFreiert

FrankEdling,sonofAlfredEdling

AaronGann,sonofRich&DonnaGann

WilliamJones,brotherofLaurynPeters

KevinMyers,brother-in-lawofKathyPolacoff

AustinPeregory,nephewofMark&Karen Freiert

Today

WeekofSeptember3-10,2023

TheFourteenthSundayafterPentecost

8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices

9:30a.m.Fellowship,gym

9:45a.m.SundaySchool&BibleClass

Monday LaborDay ChurchOfficeClosed

Tuesday

5:30p.m. Elder’sMeeting

6:00p.m. Pickleball

6:00p.m. Prayer&Praise@LSC

10:30a.m. WednesdayMorningABSwithVicarBen

5:00p.m. Dinner

5:30p.m. HandBellChoir

5:30p.m. Youth Alive Choir

Wednesday

6:00p.m. 7th-8th GradeCatechismClass

6:00p.m. KidsoftheKingdom(KOK)

6:30p.m. 3rd-6th GradeCatechismClass

6:30p.m. Kindergarten&GoodNewsCrew(1st-2nd graders)

6:30p.m. AdultChoir

6:30p.m. AdultBibleClass

Thursday Friday Churchofficeclosed PastorHagerman,VicarBen,andHannahKnehans’dayoff

Saturday

TheFifteenthSundayafterPentecost GrandparentsDay

8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices

NextSunday September10

9:30a.m. Fellowship

9:45a.m. SundaySchool&BibleClass

12:30p.m. MightyMissionariesFallEvent 12:30p.m. Jr.HighBowling 12:30p.m. Sr.HighFellowship