Trinity Trumpet Trinity Lutheran Church
Springfield, Missouri April 2025
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
PalmSunday,April13
GoodFriday,April18
HolySaturday,April19 Easter,April20
TrinityLutheranChurch
1415SouthHolland
Springfield,Missouri 65807
Phone:417-866-5878
Fax:417-866-5629
www.trinity-springfield.org
Tocontactourstaff,callthechurchofficeor Email: tlcoffice@trinitylutheranspfd.org
+Rev.Dr.NicholasHagerman,Pastor nhagerman@trinitylutheranspfd.org
+VicarPeytonHolland pholland@trinitylutheranspfd.org
+CalebStaehr,DirectorofParishMusic cstaehr@trinitylutheranspfd.org
+Mrs.HannahKnehans,DirectorofFamilyLife Ministry (DFLM) hknehans@trinitylutheranspfd.org
+Mrs.AngelaBruton,OfficeManager abruton@trinitylutheranspfd.org
TOGODALONE BETHEGLORY!
✞ Devoted to Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Savior and Lord of the World
✞ Devoted to God’s Word, teaching the pure doctrines of the faith
✞ Devoted to the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, through which the Holy Spirit blesses God’s people with His presence and His gifts.
✞ Devoted to Christian Fellowship and to loving and caring for each other
✞ Devoted to sharing the Gospel with all people
(Acts 2:42)
Officers
President: Curt Brand
Vice Pres: Daniel Straw
Secretary: Angie Reitmeier
Treasurer: Amy Collins
Asst. Treas: Larry Zahn
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: Jason Jones
Parish Ed.: Heather Newman
Elders: Kevin Scheer
Family Ministry: Jen Larson
Age-Based Ministry: Paul Hambrick
Your Board of Elders
Zone 1 (A/Bo) Johnny Dicks
Zone 2 (Br/C) Tim Peters
Zone 3 (DE) Cary Watson
Zone 4 (FG) Mark Jones
Zone 5 (HIJ) Brock Buerck
Zone 6 (KL) Josh Sexton
Zone 7 (M) Zack Peters
Zone 8 (NOP) Clate Baker
Zone 9 (QR) Phillip Hackley
Zone 10 (S/Se) David Mitchell
Zone 11 (Sh/T) Kevin Scheer
Zone 12 (UVWXYZ) Steve Otto
Your Board of Parish Education
Chair: Matt Lundien
Member/ABS: Zeke Young
Member: Patrice Winter
Sunday School: Linda Young
Midweek School: Heather Newman
VBS: Claire Hagerman
OurTrinityFamilyStewardship–March23,2025
Attendance:
TithesandOfferings:
Undesignated(General)Offerings $10,525.20
ChristianCare/Dr.Grace $ 400.00 PortalsofPrayer $ 5.00
WorldMissions
$ 100.00 EasterFlowers $ 61.00
LutheranStudentCenter $ 100.00 BellTowerCleaning $ 150.00
S.S.OperationChristmas $ 28.96 GymFloor $ 200.00 FaithFoundations
SundaySchoolandAdultBibleClassAttendanceforMarch23
Preschool: 12
Elementary: 33
DearTrinityFamily,
Jr.High: 9
Adults/Teachers: 84
FROM the PASTOR
GreetingstoyouinthenameofourLordandSaviorJesusChrist! Asyouareallaware,Holy Weekisrapidlyapproaching,andforthemostpart,it’sgoingtobeprettysimilartohowitiseveryyear. WewillhaveservicesonPalmSunday(April13),MaundyThursday(April17),GoodFriday(April18), andEasterSunday(April20). Theseserviceswill helpustocommemorate thefinalweekofJesus’ earthlylife,andasalways,willstrengthenourfaiththroughGod’sgiftsofWordandSacrament. Iwould encourageallofyoutoparticipateinasmanyoftheseservicesasyoucan,sothatyourlivesoffaith may beenrichedduringthisholiesttimeofthechurchyear.
ThisyearwearedoingafewthingsdifferentlythanwehavedoneinpreviousyearsforHoly Week. HavingCalebStaehrhereasourDirectorofParishMusichasopenedupsomeextrapossibilities forusinputtingourHolyWeekservicestogether. First,onGoodFriday,wewillstillbeholdingservices at12:00and7:00PM,butthesewillbe twodifferentservices. ThenoonservicewillbetheGoodFriday ChiefServicefromourLutheranServiceBook,whichisdesignedtobeheldinthemiddleoftheday, duringthehoursthatJesusactuallyhungonthecross. ItwillfeatureareadingofthePassionaccordingto St.Luke,aswellassomeotherelementssuchasthereproaches,theprocessionoftherough-hewncross, andthebiddingprayer. Inpreviousyears,Ihaveincludedmanyoftheseelementsinoureveningservice, buttheywereactuallydesignedtobeusedattheChiefService.
ThesecondGoodFridayservicewillbetheTenebraeService,whichwillfeatureareadingofthe PassionaccordingtoSt.John,alongwiththeextinguishingofcandlesonebyoneandthe strepitus (the
loudnoiseattheendoftheservicesignifyingtheclosingofJesus’tomb). Thisisasimplerservicethan theChiefService,butit willalsoincludesomespecialmusicalofferingsbyourTrinityensembles. And notonlywilltheserviceitselfbedifferent,butthesermonwillbedifferentaswell. VicarHollandandI willeachpreachatoneofthetwoservicesthatday. Wouldyouliketoknowwhichoneofuswill preach atwhichservice? Well,you’lljusthavetocometobothtofindout!
Anothersignificantadditiontothisyear’sserviceswillbeanEasterVigil,whichwillbeheldon Saturdayeveningat7:00PM. WehavedoneanEasterVigilhereacouple oftimessinceI’vebeenpastor atTrinity,butnotforquiteawhilenow. Thisseemslikeagreatyeartobringitback! TheEasterVigilis completelydifferentfromanyotherservicethattheLutheranChurchconducts. Itinvolvesapaschal candleprocession,anumberofreadingsfromtheOldTestament,arenewalofbaptismalvows,aspecial litanyoftheresurrection,andthecelebrationofHolyCommunionattheend. Sincetheliturgicaldayof Eastertechnicallybeginswhenthesungoesdown,wewillalsocelebratetheresurrectionattheVigilas thenightfalls. Thiswillbeonlyabriefpreviewofthefullercelebrationthatwewillexperienceon Sundaymorning,ofcourse!
WearealsochangingthescheduleforotherelementsofourHolyWeekobservances. Ourspecial familyEasterevent,whichwehavebeendoingonSaturdaymorningthelastseveralyears,willbemoved toSaturdayevening,justbeforetheVigil. Therewillbecrafts,games,and otherfunactivitiesforour Trinitykidsandtheirparents,andthenallthefamiliesareinvitedtostayfortheVigilafterwards.
TheEasteregghuntwillalsobemovedbacktoitstraditionaltimeonEasterSundaymorningafter breakfast. Wefeltthathavingtheegghuntatthattimewouldhelptooccupysomeofthe“downtime” betweenbreakfastandsecondservice. Plus,morekidswillprobablybeavailabletoparticipateifwehave itonSunday. SohaveyourkidsbringtheirEasterbasketstochurchonEastermorning,becausethere willbeplentyofeggsandcandyforeveryonetofindandshare!
Asalways,IamsolookingforwardtoourHolyWeekcelebrationsthisyear,especiallywiththe newfeaturesthatweareplanningonadding. Ihopethatallofyouplanoncomingtoasmuchasyoucan, becauseGodwillusetheseservicesandeventstostrengthenourfaiththroughHisWordandgiveusa greaterappreciationforJesus’sacrificeonthecrossandHisvictoryoverdeaththroughHisresurrection. GodblessyouallduringthesefinaldaysofLent,andIwillbeseeingyouatTrinityabunchoftimesover thenextfewweeks!
InChrist, PastorHagerman
Confirmation & Holy Week:
March 30 – Public Testimony of Confirmands (9:30 a.m.)
April 6 – Rite of Confirmation & Congregational Dinner (11 a.m.)
April 9 – Closing Midweek Party
April 13 – Palm Sunday
April 17 – Maundy Thursday (noon & 7 p.m.)
April 18 – Good Friday (noon & 7 p.m.)
April 19 – Journey to the Cross (5 p.m.)
Easter Vigil (7 p.m.)
April 20 - Easter (7 a.m. & 10 a.m.)
AdultBibleStudy(ABS)
SUNDAY
Time Topic Leader Location
9:45AM Feasts&Commemorationsin Lutheranism VicarHolland Gym
9:45AM Luke BobQuebbeman WokerRoom
9:45AM TheEasterExperience ZekeYoung FamilyRoom
9:45AM AdultConfirmationClass PastorHagerman Room2,FC
9:45AM SeniorHighYouth JoshSexton YouthRoom,WestWing
5:30PM TheLifeofDavid March30/April6 Zeigler’s/Church
MONDAY
9:15AM FaithFoundations–TheGospel ofJohn PastorHagerman Gym
WEDNESDAY
10:30AM TheBookofHebrews PastorHagerman Gym
6:00PM BibleReadingJourney PastorToddBiermann FamilyRoom
AdultBibleClassDescriptions
FeastsandCommemorationsinLutheranism-ThisclasswillbeexplainingwhyLutheranism maintainsa"SanctoralCalendar"andhowweutilizeit,especiallywithhowitisdistinguishedfromthe RomanCatholicusageoftheSaints.Wewillalsobegoingthrougheachof theSaintsandeventslistedin theLSBCalendarinordertobetterunderstandhowtheyshowusChrist.LedbyVicarHolland.
Luke–IntheBookofLuke,Jesusteachesusabouthowtoliveourlife.Throughparables,heteachesus howtotreatoneanotherandliveintheworldwithkindnessandhumility.InLuke,wealsolearnabout whatJesusholdsinhighregard.Thathehaslovefortheafflictedandthesinners.ThisclassisledbyDr. BobQuebbeman.
TheEasterExperience –ThisDVD-drivenstudybringsthepassionandresurrectionofJesustolife throughdramaticstorytellingandteachingdoneinahighlycinematicstyle.Thisclassisfacilitatedby ZekeYoung.
AdultConfirmation --PastorHagermanwillbeteachinganadultconfirmationclassinmeetingroom2 oftheTrinityFamilyCenterduringtheBibleclasshour(9:45-10:45AM). Everyoneinterestedin becomingamemberofTrinityisinvited,asareanymemberswhowouldlikearefresheronthe catechism.
HighSchoolBibleStudy-JoshSextonteachesourHighSchoolStudents(9th-12th grade).
TheLifeofDavid -Davidisportrayedasthemightywarriorhewas,butalsoasasinfulhuman,both succeedingandfailinginhiscalltoserveGod.ThereismuchmoretothelifeofDavidthanhisduelwith GoliathorhisaffairwithBathsheba.ThisBiblestudyisheldinmember’shomesoratchurchona rotatingbasiseverytwoweeks.–March30@Zeigler’shome(5:30p.m.);April6&27@Church
TheGospelofJohn --TheladiesofFaithFoundationswillbestudyingtheGospelofJohninitsentirety overthenexttwoyears. John'saccountofJesus'ministryisverydifferentfromthatofMatthew,Mark, andLuke:itrecountsdifferentevents,includesdifferentmonologuesandsayingsofJesus,andoverall focusesthemostonJesus'divineidentityasGodintheflesh,cometodwellwithHispeople. Countless Christiansoverthepasttwothousandyearshavefoundinspiration,joy,andhopeinJohn'sGospel,and theywillcontinuetodosountilthedaythatJesusreturnsinglory. JoinusatFaithFoundationson MondaymorningssothatyoutoomaybeencouragedbyJesus,whomJohn'sGospeldescribesasthe livingwater,thebreadoflife,thelightoftheworld,theGoodShepherd,andtheresurrectionandthelife!
TheBookofHebrews--DuringourWednesdaymorningBibleclassthisspring,PastorHagermanwill leadusthroughtheonlyanonymouslyauthoredbookoftheNewTestament. Eventhoughwedon'tknow whowroteHebrews,hisepistlehasplayedahighlysignificantroleinthedevelopmentoftheChristian theologyofthevicariousatonement(JesussheddingHisbloodonthecrosstowinforgivenessforour sins). ThebookalsomakesmanyconnectionsbetweentheOldand New Testamentsandshowsushow manyOldTestamentpatternsandinstitutionspointedtoandwerefulfilledbyJesusandHiswork. Join usaswereadthisbook,haveourfaithstrengthened,andgrowknowledgeofJesusandHissacrificeon thecrossforus.
BibleReadingJourney-ContinueyourjourneythroughtheBibleintwoyears.Basedonthereading planintheLutheranStudyBiblefromCPH,usehandoutswrittenbyRev.Dr.ToddBiermanntoguide yourstudyandhomediscussions.Theclasstimeswillbechangingwiththeendofmidweek.Continueto followthereadingplanonyourown,andjointhegroupforBibleStudyanddeeperdiscussiononthe followingdates: Wed.April2nd,6:00intheBlueRoom;Wed.April9th,6:00intheBlueRoom;Sun. April27th,9:45intheSanctuary;Sun.May4th,intheSanctuary;Sun.May25th,intheSanctuary
FROM VICAR HOLLAND
Now that we have concluded the examinations of the Wisdom Books of the Apocrypha, we now find ourselves nearing the end of technical “books” within this apocryphal list. There is but one more book within our Apocrypha and it is probably the least utilized book out of them all: The Book of Baruch. Now, as we will see soon, there is another text called “The Letter of Jeremiah” which, in some traditions, was appended to Baruch as its sixth chapter. Elsewhere, it is separate as its own text. Due to the history, we will be looking at both Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah in this article. Altogether, it isn’t long at all.Baruch being a short versed five-chapter book, with the Letter of Jeremiah being a seventy-three-verse chapter.
As a note for the next articles, since this is the last full “book” of our Apocrypha, the rest of the articles will deal with what are considered “Additions to CanonicalScripture.” These are additions to Esther and Daniel. There is also a very short text called the Prayer of Manasseh, which is unique as it is included within our listing of the Apocrypha yet excluded also from the Roman Catholic Canon as promulgated during the Councilof Trent.
Now, back to Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah, let us follow in tradition and see what both Luther and Gerhard had to say about them (NOTE: Their comments on Baruch reflect the same thoughts about the Letter of Jeremiah, as it was one book for them.)
Martin Luther: Whoever the good Baruch may be, this book is very skimpy. It is hardly credible that the servant of St. Jeremiah, whose name is also Baruch (and to whom this letter is attributed), should not be richer and loftier inspirit than this Baruch. Furthermore, the book's chronology does not agree with the [accepted] histories. Thus I very nearly let it go with the third and fourth books of Esdras. ... Baruch, however, we shall let run with the pack because he writes so vigorously against idolatry and sets forth the law of Moses. (AE 35:349-50)
Johann Gerhard: We admit that Baruch is to be preferred to the rest of the apocryphal books because in it are many quite majestic subjects that are rather close to sacred character. Yet we are scarcely able to list it among the properly canonical books for these reasons. ... Baruch 6:2 says, "You willbe there for seven generations." Yet this is alien to Hebrew style, for nowhere in Hebrew literature is the word "generation" taken to include a period of ten years. The epistle that is attributed to Jeremiah in c. 6 has little flavor of his style. Jerome says (preface to Jeremiah): "The Hebrews neither have nor read this book." .. Baruch conflicts with the canonical books. This Baruch says that "he composed his writing in Babylon after Jerusalem had been destroyed" (1:1). Canonical history, however, testifies that Baruch, the son of Neriah, the servant of Jeremiah, along with his master "had been deported into Egypt" Jer. 43:6) by the stubborn Jews after the destruction of the city. This Baruch says that "after the city was abandoned, money was sent to the priests at Jerusalem that with it they might buy burnt of-ferings, incense, and myrrh and offer sacrifices at Jerusalem to the Lord for the sake of the captive Jews" (1:7). But sacred history nowhere says that after the temple had been burned that there was any external worship there. Rather, it contradicts this fabrication when it mentions that the feasts were discontinued and the temple completely destroyed. Lam. 2:6: "Hehas broken down his booth like that of a garden. He has demolished His tabernacle. The Lord has consigned feast and Sabbath to forgetfulness in Zion," etc. Verse
7: "The Lord has driven away His altar and has removed His sanctuary far from Himself."Ezra 3:12) relates that after seventy years of captivity the Jews returned home and "built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings upon it."
(ThC E1 § 222)
Outline
I Historical Information (1:1–12)
II Corporate Confession and Prayer for Deliverance for Jews in Jerusalem (1:13–3:8)
III God's Gift of Wisdom to Israel (3:9–4:3)
IV Poem of Comfort andRestoration (4:4–5:9)
Author— Unknown, potentially Baruch, secretary to the prophet Jeremiah, who would have written the second part of this book, from 3:9 to the end. An exiled Judean would have compiled the first section and potentially wrote the latter half as well. The beginning records the words of a Jewish community in exilein Babylon. The Book of Baruch was compiled sometime after the exile took place.
Date—Written sometime after the siege of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Theme—Baruch is the story of a Jewish community that repents. Throughout Jeremiah's prophetic ministry as recounted in his book, the Jews hardened theirhearts to his words. Here we see a community inexile that responds from the heart to the call to repentance. In
eschatologicalterms, the community represents the Church, thosewho hear the call of God, confess their sins, and come to Him. The book is best read as a story of the relationship between God and His people.
Background—After Jerusalem was sacked and the leaders of Judah were deported, the Jews established communities in territory occupied by Babylon. In this new situation of exile, the Jewish community, now without the temple and a political home, established connections with other Jews across Babylon. Here we meet Baruch coming from Egypt to a community, calling on them to soften their hearts and return in obedience to the Lord. They do so and send an offering to the Jews who remain near Jerusalem.
As this is a very short book, and it has been summarized well already, I will leave the reader with some information to ponder about the Scriptural nature of this writing.
Sometimes this book is referred to as 1 Baruch to distinguish it from two apocalyptic books (2 Baruch, 3 Baruch) as well as "Things Left Out of Jeremiah" (4 Baruch). The latter books are among the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha.
An additional interesting fact is with the style of writing. The wording of Baruch is heavily dependent on expressions found in biblical prophetic books, passages of the biblical wisdom tradition (such as Jb 28; Pr 8; Ecclus 24),and Dt 30. As Luther and Gerhard note above, these points of consistency with the Bible have helped to commend the book, yet have also made it seem like unnecessary repetition.
One important question that people have asked is whether this book was written in Hebrew or Greek originally? Although no Hebrew copy of Baruch exists, portions of the Greek text show signs of having been translated from Hebrew.
There remains a similar understanding of the Letter of Jeremiah and its contents, as most of the author's thoughts are biblical in character, if not borrowed directly word for word from the Bible. The author portrays the idols as senseless, worth-less, powerless, meaningless, useless objects of human creativity and imagination, not to be feared or worshiped, but ridiculed. Only the just and loving Lord is worthy of faithful worship. This is a main reason as to why the Letter is considered to be chapter six of the Book of Baruch. Following the Vulgate tradition, Luther placed The Letter of Jeremiah as chapter 6 of Baruch. The LXX and earlier manuscript traditions treated the letter as an independent document.
With this brief overview, I leave a memory verse from both Baruch and the Letter of Jeremiah.
Baruch 2:16-18 O Lord, look down from your holy habitation and consider us. Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear;"open your eyes, O Lord, and see; for the dead who are in Hades, whose spirit has been taken from their bodies, will not ascribe glory or justice to the Lord, but the person that is greatly distressed, that goes about bent over and feeble, and the eyes that are failing and the person that hungers will ascribe to you glory and righteousness, O Lord.
Letter of Jeremiah 66-69 For they (idols) will never curse or bless kings; they will never show signs in the heavens and among the nations or shine like the sun orgive light like the moon. The wild beasts are better than they are, for they can flee to cover and help themselves. So we have no evidence whatever that they are gods; therefore do not revere them.
2025 Confirmation Class:
Tate Crosby – son of Brian & Shannon Crosby
Brooks Lozano – son of Jason & Megan Lozano
Anna Schultz - daughter of Andy & Kamille Schultz
Maggie Schultz - daughter of Andy & Kamille Schultz
Pearl Smith - daughter of Brody & Bethany Smith
Lillian Smith - daughter of Brody & Bethany Smith
Public Testimony of Confirmands will be Sunday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Easter Flower Sponsors
Reggie & Joan Baumgardner - In memory of Ruth & Melvin Riedel
Todd & Heather Biermann – In honor of our growing family
Carmen Boyd – In memory of Doris Rader
Jim & Angela Bruton – In memory of Jack Dunn & Kyle Bruton
Andrew & Virginia Dickey – In memory of our parents
Nadine Edwards – In memory of Rita Sommer
Candace Gaede – In memory of Gilbert Schmidt
Linda Groce – In memory of Bill Groce
Shirley Haskins – In memory of James Haskins
Bob & Gerri Jennings – In memory of our parents
Ernie & Diane Lewis – In memory Ralph & Hilda Johnson; Ernie Sr & ImoJo
Lewis, James Johnson and Mark Johnson
Betty Martin – In memory of Mark Martin
Carl & Linda Oughton – In memory of Milton & Connie Oughton; Glen & Ruth Walter
Theresa Rader – In memory of William Nathan & William Jonathan
Chuck & Donna Rovey – In honor of Charlotte Meyer
Bob & Lisa Schroeder – In memory of James & Joan Richter; Elmer & Norma Schroeder
Nancy Spencer – In memory of Lyle Spencer
Bill & Melanie Thompson – In memory of Catherine Thompson & Joyce Rammel
Meal Schedule
(We ask for a $3 per person donation to help off-set the cost of food. Thank you to our chefs Jen Cotner-Jones and Laura McCune along with all the other helpers each Wednesday night. If you want to help, just ask and we will find a spot that will work for you!)
April2 Breakfastfordinner LauraMcCune
April9 ChickenFiesta(Closing) LauraMcCune
The Springfield Chapter of Lutherans for Lifeis gearing up for an important busy Spring season. We are excited to sponsor two tables and attend the annual Charity Celebration for Pregnancy Care Center. They are a positive prolife organization who are commemorating their 25th year and we are proud to supportthem.OurtraditionalMother’sDay/Father’sDayingatheringisjustaroundthecorner. We collect for all STAGES OF LIFE. The baby supplies will go to Newborns in Need. They supply 1,000layettesEACHMONTHtosweetbabiesintheSWStateregion. Our2ndStageisforfoster familieswhocare forthelittle onesin Statecare. Fosteringis a toughjoband wewantto support the families who welcome young strangers into their homes. We gather school supplies, hygiene andfoodforSammy’sWindow–asupportgroupforfostercare. Last,butcertainlynotleast,items will be collected for the elderly in a local nursinghome. Taking a deep steady breath, we prepare forourannualMONGORUMMAGEsale. Thisisanenormousundertaking,butthecongregations REALLY support us with their treasures and hours and hours of hard work. Our work for the sanctity of Life continues through fellowship, perseverance and love. “For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah41:13
LutheransforLife-LifeQuotes
April6“Friend,youhaveagoodwordtospeaktoyourneighbor.YouhaveGod’sWordoflifeto share—withyourspouse,yourchildrenorgrandchildren,yourco-workerorfriend.Youcantellthemthat theirlifeissacred,agiftofGod,andthattheirlifematterstoyou.” Rev.RobertMohns,Lutheran Church–Canada
April13“Committoseekingopportunitiestobealighttothoselivingindarkness.Donotplacethat responsibilityonthefull-timeleadersoftheChurch.Thisisyourmissioninlife.Godhasuniquelyplaced youintheexactsituations,locations,andrelationshipstomaketheLightoftheworldvisibleand concrete.YouarethelookofChrist’sface.YouarethetoneofHisvoice.YouarethetouchofHishands. YouarethephysicalrepresentationofHislightinadarkworld(Ephesians5:8).Howbrightwillyou shinethisyear?” PaulDavidTripp,authorandspeaker
April20“Perhapsasourcultureseemstobeincreasinglymorechallenging,itmayhelptothinkofhope asthecompleteoppositeofdespair.Hopeisnotoptionalforthebeliever.Ourhopeissecurebecause,as weallsayagain,‘Christisrisen!Heisrisenindeed!’” JohnStonestreet–ALifeQuotefromLutherans ForLife•lutheransforlife.org
April27“KnowingthatGodisalwaysnearasourHelpmovesustoreflecttheSavior’sloveinhelping others.‘Carryeachother’sburdens’(Galatians6:2).” DailyDevotion,RedeemerLutheranChurch,Sister Lakes,Michigan
SCRIP PROGRAM
Scrip cards are a great way to give back to our mission programs. You can find cards for Wal-Mart, Target, Harter House, various restaurants, fast food, etc. Please see us in the gym every Sunday morning from 9-9:45 a.m. or email Linda Oughton at oughtonlinda@yahoo.com to place an order or to find out about this amazing money raising program. Join us for some basketball on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Everyone,juniorhighageorolder,isinvitedtorunupanddownthecourt. It’sgreatexerciseaswellasfellowship.ContactAhrenLoveat417-2992822orlove2draft@gmail.comifyouhaveanyquestions.
Sunday School Singers is looking for adultor youth volunteers to lead the kids' communion singing during service each week. Use the SignUpGenius QR code to sign up for Sunday services when you will be in attendance, or text Shannon Crosby at 417-597-5895 when you can help. Thank you to all of the volunteers who make this program possible!
Trinity Tots – Join us April 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Center for an Easter Egg Hunt, fun crafts, and great fellowship! If you have any questions, please contact Piper Halterman at 417-306-4092. We can’t wait to see you there.
Receptionist/Secretary Position – Trinity is looking for someone to work part time in the church office 18-20 hours a week (days and times can be flexible) to assist OfficeManager Angela Bruton. If you are interested and would like to apply, please contact Angela at 417-866-5878 or abruton@trinitylutheranspfd.org or Personnel Chair Jason Jones. Applications willbe taken until April14.
March 5 to April 18 2025
You can drop food off in the barrels located in the Narthex, Gym, and Family Center.
**Thank you so much, Trinity Congregation, for the Mite Offerings this month, which totaled $21.00. Matthew 11:29-“Take my yoke upon you and learn of me.” The Mite collections worldwide will continue to go to one of the LWML Mission Grants-“Nurturing Faith for the Aging”(Lutheran Ministries Media Worship Anew).You can save your daily pocket change and we’ll collect for missions in the LARGE purple Mite Box that will be displayed in the narthex on the second Sunday of each month. The next opportunity will be Sunday-April 13, 2025.
Trinity Women in Action will once again be supporting the angel tree and the Shoebox Mission for Christmas.
Next Dorcas Circle meeting is Tuesday, April 8 at 9:30 in the Family Center Foyer! All Trinity women are welcome!
Stewardship Moment
Luke 15:12 – “And the youngerof them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them.” This prodigal son only sees the father as a source of wealth. “Give me my inheritance now!” he says, which is really to say, “You are better off dead in my eyes.” This is the sin at the heart of all greed: valuing things over people. This parable calls us to come to our senses as well, and to see God as the loving Giver of all good, the true Father to be valued above and beyond all the things of this world.
Trinity’s Card Rack – Be sure to stop by the card rack located in the narthex. All cards are 50 cents each and there are a variety from which to choose – Easter, Birthday, Confirmation, Sympathy, etc.
OffTheShelf
LibraryBooks– It’stimeforSpringCleaningandtheTrinitylibrarycommittee isplanninganinventoryinthecomingmonths.Asyoucleanoutclosets,corners, andshelvespleaselookforbooksthatcamefromthechurchlibrarythatneedto bereturned.Notfinishedwithit?Thatisfine becausewecanalsocheckthesign outsheetsfortitles. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutbookreturnsortheinventory pleasecallJudyAdamsat417-569-7439.
BeapartoftheexcitementofCallDay! Joinusoncampusor onlineat csl.edu/live
AnticipationisbuildingforCallDay2025!JoinusfortwospecialservicesWednesday,April30, whensecond-yearstudentsreceivetheirvicarageordeaconessinternshipassignmentsat3p.m. (CDT)andconcludingstudentsreceivetheirpastoralanddiaconalcallsat7p.m.(CDT)inthe Chapelof St.TimothyandSt.Titus.
We can’t wait to find out where Ben, Emma and Elliot Heinz will be headed AND to find out who will be our next Vicar here at Trinity.
SundayVanDriverNeeded–AreyouwantingtoserveatTrinitybut notsurehoworwhere? Youcanbeaonce-a-monthvandrivertopick upthosewhoareunabletodrivetochurchontheirown.Youdonot needaCDLlicensetodriveourvan. Wewillneedsomeonestarting Sunday,May4. PleasecontactJeffWinterat417-350-2473orAngela Brutoninthechurchofficeat417-866-5878.
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
Friends/FamilyofTrinityMembers:
GinnieBeaman,co-workerofMelindaBrown
JeneeKernan,friendofCarl&LindaOughton
ElaineKruger,sisterofFranWald
LynnRogers,friendofCarmenSwinney
BobBell
LidaChism
PhyllisHansen
MarianMattlage
FrankBennett
MarienByrne
CarolEtherton
EastonFitzgearlds
JoshuaGaede
DonnaGann
RoyMerritt
PamOsterloh
TimPeters
KathyPolacoff
SharonSchmidt,motherofCandaceGaede
GeneSchroeder,brotherofBenSchroeder
JeremySummers,nephewofErnieLewis
GaryWillliams,uncleofCandaceGaede
ForThoseWhoAreHomeboundinourTrinityFamily Members permanently or
temporarily homebound. . .
GeorgiaMikessell
KayQuasius
PaulaSpalding
JerryWilliams
ForThoseFacingOngoingHealthIssues
AlbertShook
DaveSommerer
Friends/FamilyofTrinityMembers:
EliApplegate,grandsonBen&DebSchroeder
EliseDrennan,great-nieceofDebbieShell
JerilHeine,brotherofAmyJohnson
CherylKinkeade,sisterofLindaOughton
VerlaWilliams,AuntofCandaceGaede
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
WilliamJones,brotherofLaurynPeters
KevinMyers,brother-in-lawofKathyPolacoff
AustinPeregory,nephewofMark&Karen Freiert
Today
WeekofMarch30-April6,2025
TheFourthSundayinLent
FamilySunday
8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices
9:30a.m. Fellowship,gym
9:30a.m.PublicTestimonyofConfirmands
9:45a.m. SundaySchool&AdultBibleClass
6:00p.m.FamilyGameNight,gym
9:15a.m.FaithFoundations
Monday
Tuesday
1:00p.m.ChurchOfficeOpens CalebStaehr’sdayoff
6:00p.m. Prayer&PraiseattheLutheranStudentCenter
6:00p.m. Pickleball,gym
Wednesday Lent4
10:30a.m.BibleClass
Noon Lenten service
5:00p.m.MidweekDinner
5:45p.m.KidsoftheKingdom
6:00p.m. 7th-8th gradeclasses
6:00p.m.GoodNewsCrew/Nursery
6:00p.m.BibleReadingJourney
6:20p.m.3rd-6th gradeclasses
7:00 p.m. Lenten service
6:00p.m. SpringfieldLutheranHighSchoolGala
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
NextSunday April6
5:25p.m.AdultChoir,Room2
6:50p.m.Handbells,Sanctuary
Churchofficeclosed
PastorHagerman&VicarHolland’sdayoff
10:00a.m.TrinityTotsEasterEvent
TheFifthSundayinLent
8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices
9:30a.m.Fellowship,gym
9:45a.m. SundaySchool&AdultBibleClass
11:00a.m.8th GradeConfirmation
12:30p.m.CongregationalConfirmationLuncheon
5:00p.m.Basketball
HannahKnehans’part-timeofficehours: MondaysandWednesdaysfromNoon-4:30p.m. Shewillbeworking herotherhoursfromhomeorintheeveningsatmeetings/events.