Trinity Trumpet
Trinity Lutheran Church
Springfield, Missouri May 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
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
+Mrs.AmyScheer,AdministrativeAssistant ascheer@trinitylutheranspfd.org
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
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)
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–March27,2025
Attendance: 8:15a.m. 155 Previousweek: 179 11:00a.m. 142 309
TithesandOfferings:
Undesignated(General)Offerings $ 9,585.27
DesignatedGifts
DebtReduction
$ 10.00 R&RFund $ 5.00
100.00
879.00 TotalGifts $10,464.27
SundaySchoolandAdultBibleClassAttendanceforMarch30
Preschool: 9
Elementary: 27
DearTrinityFamily,
Jr.High: 1
Adults/Teachers: 31
FROM the PASTOR
GreetingstoyouallinthenameofourLordandSaviorJesusChrist! Iwritethislettertoyou afterhavingrecoveredfromtheHolyWeekstretchinwhichTrinityheldsevenservicesinfourdays,all ofwhichwereverywellattended. ThosearewonderfuldaysforallChristians,andespeciallyforus pastorswhohavetheprivilegeofpreachingtheWord,buttheycansurebetiring! ThemonthofMay tendstobelessbusyatTrinity,though,soI’mlookingforwardtohavingafewweekstorecuperate beforeM&MCampstartsrightafterschoolletsout.
Havinganeasiercoupleofweeksgivesmetheopportunitytositbackandreflectonhowmuch Godhasreallyblessedourcongregationoverthelastfewyears. Trinityhasgrowninanumberofways, butwhatIthinkismostnoticeabletothecongregationingeneralisthenumericgrowththatwehave experienced. WehavebeenprivilegedtowelcomenewmemberswhohavemovedtotheSpringfieldarea andtransferredtheirmembershiptoTrinityfromotherLutheranchurches. Ihavealsohadthejoyof conductinganumberofadultinstructionclassesforindividualsandfamilieswhoarenewtoLutheranism, allofwhomhavenowbecomemembersofourcongregation. AndinafourweekspaninMarchand April,Iwasabletobaptizethreenewbabieswhowereborntomemberfamilies. Alloftheseadditions haveresultedinanoticeableriseinattendanceatourDivineServices, whichmeansthatIampreachingto alargelyfullsanctuarymoreoftenthannot. Inatimewhensomanychurchesinoursocietyarelosing groundandhavingtroubleretainingmembers,IconsidermyselfextraordinarilyblessedthatGodhas broughtsomanynewpeopleintothecongregationwhereIserve. Hedeservesthegloryforthat,andI praythattheSpiritcontinuestoleadotherstous,sothattheytoomightjoinourfellowshipandsharein theblessingsthatwehave.
Trinityhasalsoexperiencedgreatfinancialabundanceoverthelastcoupleofyears. Givinghas beenveryhigh,andithasexceededexpendituresforseveralyearsinarownow. Evenifwehadmanaged tohiretheDirectorofChristianEducation(DCE)forwhichwehadbudgetedandspentafullyear’s salaryandbenefitsonthatposition,westillwouldhavereceivedmorethanwewouldhavespent. Thisis nottypicalformostchurches,anditcertainlyhasnotbeenthenormformostofTrinity’shistoryeither. ThisisanindicationthatnotonlyhastheWordofGodinspiredourmemberstogreatgenerosity,butalso thatourmemberstrustourleadershiptofaithfullymanagethecongregation’sresourcesandusethem effectively. Indeed,Ihavebeenblessedtohave anexcellentteamofstaffandlayleadersworkingwith meinadministeringthecongregation,andIhavealwaysbeenabletotrustthatthosewhoareservingin positionsofauthorityatTrinitywilldosoappropriatelyandcompetently. Iwouldliketothankthemfor theirservice,andalsotothankallthemembersandfriendsofourcongregationwhohavegivenso generouslytosupportourministry. Ithasmadeaworldofdifference!
WhenacongregationhasbeensoblessedbyGod,itisthatcongregation’sresponsibilityto determinehowitcanusethoseblessingstoblessothersinturn. Congregationsarenotcalledtohoard theirresourcesorspendthemonlyonthemselves;rather,theyaretosupporttheministryofGod’schurch intheircommunitiesandintheworldatlarge. Thankfully,GodhasgivenusatTrinitytheabilitytobe generouswithotherministries,preciselybecauseallofyouhavebeensogeneroustothecongregation. RightnowinSpringfield,wehavetheopportunitytosupportLutheraneducationnotonlyatourexisting dayschool(SLS),butalsoasanewLutheranhighschoolinourcityopensinthefallonTrinity’s campus. Wehavealreadycommittedtoallowingtheschooltouseourfacilitiesforseveralyears,which isverygenerousinandofitself. Butwealsohavefinancialresourcestospare,andthisisaperfect opportunitytosupportthisfledglingschoolasitisjustgettingstarted. Anewschoolwillnotbe successfulunlessthosewhoarecapableofsupportingitdecidetodoso,andweatTrinityarevery capableatthismomentinourhistory. Forthefirsttimeinalongtime(maybeever),wehaveabundant financialresourcesthatcanbeusedtoblessotherministriesoverandabovewhatwehavealreadybeen doing. Iwantourcongregationtobeknownasagenerous,mission-mindedchurchthattakesthe opportunitiesthatGodhasgrantedittobegoodandfaithfulstewardsofeverythingwehave. Good stewardshipdoesnotjustinvolvesaving;italsoinvolvesspendingoncausesthatcontributetothegrowth andbettermentofGod’skingdomonearth,andthatisexactlywhatwehavetheopportunitytodoright now.
IamlookingforwardtoseeinghowGodblessesSpringfieldLutheranHighSchoolinthecoming years,andofcoursealsotoseeinghowHecontinuestoblessourministryatTrinity. Ihaveabsolute confidencethatnomatterwhatchallengesarethrownourway,Heisgoingtohelpusremainfaithfulto ourconfessionoffaithandservethepeopleofourcongregationandcommunity. Wehavebeenblessed sothatwemightbeablessingtoothers;letustakethatmandateseriouslyandlooktotheinterestsofour neighborratherthanonly toourselves. Godprovidesforthosewhoaregenerous,andIamabsolutely confidentthatHewillcontinuetoprovideforusabundantlyaswell!
InChrist, PastorHagerman
AdultBibleStudy(ABS)
SUNDAY
Time Topic Leader Location
9:45AM Feasts&Commemorationsin Lutheranism VicarHolland Gym
9:45AM Luke BobQuebbeman WokerRoom
9:45AM TheStuffTheyDidn’tTeachMein SundaySchool ZekeYoung FamilyRoom
9:45AM SeniorHighYouth JoshSexton YouthRoom,WestWing
9:45AM BibleReadingJourney PastorToddBiermann Sanctuary
5:30PM TheLifeofDavid May4 Church
MONDAY
9:15AM FaithFoundations–TheGospel ofJohn (Finalsession5.5.25) PastorHagerman Gym
WEDNESDAY
10:30AM TheBookofHebrews PastorHagerman Gym
AdultBibleClassDescriptions
FeastsandCommemorationsinLutheranism-ThisclasswillbeexplainingwhyLutheranism maintainsa"SanctoralCalendar"andhowweutilizeit,especiallywithhowitisdistinguishedfromthe RomanCatholicusageoftheSaints.Wewillalsobegoingthrougheachof theSaintsandeventslistedin theLSBCalendarinordertobetterunderstandhowtheyshowusChrist.LedbyVicarHolland.
Luke–IntheBookofLuke,Jesusteachesusabouthowtoliveourlife.Throughparables,heteachesus howtotreatoneanotherandliveintheworldwithkindnessandhumility.InLuke,wealsolearnabout whatJesusholdsinhighregard.Thathehaslovefortheafflictedandthesinners.ThisclassisledbyDr. BobQuebbeman.
TheStuffTheyDidn’tTeachMeinSundaySchool –Wewillpickbackupthisstudy: The Stuff They didn't Teach Me In Sunday School...About the Exodus! LHMExecutiveDirectorBruceWurdemantakes thevieweronawhirlwindtourofthisformativeperiodinIsrael'sdevelopment.Withaneyetodetail,he notestheriseofMoses,Israel'sbondageunderPharaoh,thehavocGodwreakedthroughthetenplagues, Israel'sexittotheSinai,andits40-year rompinthewildernesswithMosesatthehelm. Thisseriesends withMoses,themightyLevite,aprophetwithoutrival"whomtheLORDknewfacetoface" (Deuteronomy34:10b),beinglaidtorestinMoab. ThetorchhasnowpassedtoJoshua. Thisclassis facilitatedbyZekeYoung.
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. ThefinalsessionisMonday,May5.
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: Sun.April27th,9:45intheSanctuary;Sun.May4th,intheSanctuary;Sun.May25th, intheSanctuary
FROM VICAR HOLLAND
Since we have finished our overviews of all the full-fledged Apocryphal Books, the rest of what willbe covered happens to be additions to other Books, except for the brief Prayer of Manasseh. Thus, we willlook at Old Greek Esther, or Esther from the Septuagint (LXX). It can get tricky, because not even every LXX manuscript lines up with each other; this will be seen when looking at Luther’s translation and the different manuscript he had.
Martin Luther: Here follow several pieces which we did not wish to translate [and include] in the prophet Daniel and inthe book of Esther.We have uprooted such cornflowers (because they do not appear in the Hebrew versions of Daniel and Esther). And yet, to keep them from perishing, we have put them here in a kind of special little spice garden or flower bed since much that is good... is to be found in them. (AE 35:353)
As is seen, Luther said very little on both theadditions to Daniel and Esther. He spent considerable time with the rest of the texts, but due to these additions being found in the Greek only, he abided by theHebrew text. I personally lean towards accepting the LXX text as genuine, at least most of it. If you areinterested in hearing my drawn-out explanation of this just let me know.
With previous books, I simply provided an outline. I will do the same for this, but make sure to pay good attention to the details. The Additions to Esther are interspersed throughout the entirety of the Book of Esther that you are familiar with.
The following outline is based on the Old Greek form of Esther, which appears in LXX manuscripts and editions. To simplify matters somewhat, the divisions are based on the chapter
headings of the ESV Apocrypha and include reference to the A-F designation of additions used by scholars. Readers should understand that they are experiencing Old Greek Esther in its usual verse-by-verse order.
Also, readers should recognize that the ESVApocrypha text includes chapter divisions from the KJV tradition (labeled chs 11, 12, 13a, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 10:4-11:1 because the additions to Esther were treated as appendices in the KJV). To these the ESV editors have added the traditional chapter divisions of the Hebrew form of Esther. This makes it easier to compare the Hebrew and LXX forms of Esther. The result is a presentation of c 17 chapter divisions, depending on how one counts. However, because the two numeration systems are merged, the presentation of chapters does not flow in strict numerical order. This may confuse first-time readers. It is due to the complex history of the text and not to the indifference of the editors.
The complex natureof this text throughout the ages will be addressed in greater detail after the outline.
I. God Warns Mordecai about an Assassination Plot (11:2-12:6)
A. Mordecai's Dream (11:2-12; Addition A:1-11)
B. Mordecai Discovers the Plot of the TwoEunuchs (12:1-6; Addition A: 12-17)
Il. Queens Vashti and Esther Characterized (chs 1-2)
A. King Artaxerxes Deposes Queen Vashti (ch 1)
B. Esther Becomes Queen (2:1-18)
C. Mordecai Discovers a Plot (2:19-23)
III. God Overturns Haman's Plot (3:1-9:19)
A. Haman Undertakes to Destroy the Jews (3:1-13)
B. The King's Letter (13:1-7; Addition B:1-7)
C. Posting of the Letter(3:14-15)
D. Esther Agrees to Help the Judeans (ch 4)
E. Mordecai's Prayer (13:8-18; Addition C:1-11)
F. Esther's Prayer (ch 14; Addition C:12-30)
G. The King Receives Esther (ch 15; Addition D: 1-16)
H. Esther's Invitations (5:3-8)
I. Haman Plans to Have Mordecai Hanged (5:9-14)
J. The King Honors Mordecai (6:1-13)
K. Haman's Downfall (6:14-7:10)
L. Esther Saves the Judeans (8:1-12)
M. Decree of Artaxerxes (ch 16; Addition E:1-24)
N. Decree of Artaxerxes Posted (8:13-17)
O. Destruction of Enemies of the Judeans (9:1-19)
IV. Conclusion (9:20-11:1)
A. Feast of Purim Inaugurated (9:20-31)
B. Mordecai Succeeds Artaxerxes (10:1-3)
C. Mordecai's Dream Fulfilled (10:4-13; Addition F:1-10)
D. Postscript (11:1; Addition F:11)
Now that this has been hashed out, here are some of the general challenges found in the text.
The Hebrew edition of Esther stands together as a well-composed history of how Esther delivered her people from destruction by Haman. However, it is speculated that later writers sought ways to improve upon the story by adding more material. They did this for a variety of reasons, such as making the storymore clearly religious and answering questions about the activities and motives of persons in the story. If one is to believe that these are truly additions, then that explanation is accepted.
Greek versions of Esther, which appear among the traditional apocrypha, have two basic forms. Scholars are not surewhich of the two forms is older or how they might have influenced one another as they were copied over the centuries. Even the scholarly names for the forms have changed over time so that one may read about A-Text, B-Text; Old Greek, Lucianic Greek, or Alpha Text, etc.
The different versionsof Esther do not always present allthe additions or put them in the same places. For example, the Old Latin translation included some of the additional material but not all of it. When Jerome prepared his translation of Esther for the Vulgate, he put all the additions at the end of the book like an appendix. Scholars variously describe the passages as six or seven additions. Modern scholars label them A through F, and some divide C into two chapters. Although some of the additions may have been composed originally in Hebrew, additions B and E were likely composed in Greek, which suggests that different authors worked at different times on creating and ordering the material.
Johann Gerhardtore into the Additions to Esther and how they simply do not match up with the Hebrew. Most of Gerhard's criticisms could be softened, but some of it does make good sense. Some of the Greek and the Hebrew certainly do not match up, so now the question is which is more accurate?
The Greek version of Esther includes reference to the Macedonians (16:14), associating them with a time when the Macedonian kingdom was little engaged with the Persian Empire. This reference to the Macedonians could show a late composition of the additions, at a time when the Macedonians were a significant factor in Persian politics. Additionally, this could be a valid translation and addition situation. I say this because the LXX in Exodus makes mention of Heliopolis, a name that certainly didn’t exist in the original Hebrew, but is still accurate.
The Luther Bible tradition does not include Old Gk Est 12:1-6. This passage details the circumstances of the assassination plot that Mordecai reported (cf Hbr Est 2:19-23). Although the LXX and Vulgate texts commonly include the six verses of Additions to Esther 12, the verses are missing from Old Latin manuscripts. Some researchers believe that the Old Latin manuscripts represent an early version of Greek Esther. (See The Old Testament in Greek, vol. 3, pt. 1 [Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 19401, 2; see also Vetus Latina, vol. 7, pt. 3, "Hester" [Freiburg: Herder, 2003], 112.)
It is possible that the edition of the Septuagint that Lutherused did not include the verses of Old Gk Est 12, which would explain why the verses did not appear in his translation. Other passages, such Ecclus 22:19, are also different in Luther's edition of the Apocrypha. These circumstances have led to confusion about what Luther actually did in his translation work. (See,
e.g. Helmut Lamparter's conclusion that Luther had mixed editions in Die Apocryphen I: Das Buch Jesus Sirach (Stuttgart: Calwer Verlag, 1972), 13 n. 4.) Scholars of Luther's Bible publishing believe thatLuther used the "Aldine Septuagint" begun by Aldus Manutius (14491515)
The Aldine edition became the first complete printing of the Greek Bible, published at Venice in 1518. (The Greek text of the Complutensian Polyglot was compiled earlier, but was not released until 1521 or 1522.) The Aldine Septuagint was the base text for German editions of the Septuagint. (See notes by Henry Barclay Swete in An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek [Cam-bridge: Cambridge University Press, 1914], 174.)
Finally, in contrast with Hebrew Esther, which never directly mentions God, the writers and editors of Old Greek Esther make God a clear character in the story. The LXX refers directly to God more than fifty times. This concern to make the story expressly theological was likely an important factor in the creation of the Greek versions of Esther.
There is much to dig into when dealing with these additions, but there is arguably even more in Daniel. We willdig into that next month!
Memory Verse: LXX Esther 13:12-14: You know all things; you know, O Lord, that it was not in insolence or pride or for any love of glory that I did this and refused to bow down to this proud Haman. For I would have been willing to kiss the soles of his feet, to save Israel! But I did this that I might not set the glory of man above the glory of God, and I will not bow down to anyone but you, my Lord; and I will not do these things in pride.
Welcome New Members – Get to Know The Smith Family
Jonathan has his private pilot’s license and is able to fly a small plane. He currently works as a maintenance manager for a property management company. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Drury University and can play multiple instruments including violin, piano, guitar, pipe organ, and ukulele. They met at Drury University through playing in the jazz band ensemble and Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra, now known as the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). They got married at Redeemer Lutheran Church in town. They have 3 boys (Damian, identical twin boys Aidan and Thomas) and a baby girl on the way (due in early August). Their hobbies include eating good food, watching musicals and movies and kayaking.
Welcome Jacob Kuschel
Abitaboutme,I'mamachinistatRoseMetalProducts.I'velivedinSpringfieldmy wholelifeandwenttoOTCtolearnmachiningthere.WhatbroughtmetoTrinityis fairly boring, I was wanting to start going to church and decided on an LCMS congregation,andTrinitywastheclosesttomyhouse.Ilikeworkingoncarsandam generallyafanofanythingwithwheelsandengines(Saabsaremyfavorite).Ispend myfreetimebuildingandmakingthings,I'vealwaysgotagoodhandful ofprojects toworkonathome.Ialsoliketotravelaround;there'salottoseeinthiscountryand plentyofgreatplacesto driveandhiketo.
Welcome The Winn Family
Jonathan and Lisa Winn moved from California to Springfield about six years ago. Their two children, Daniel and Héloïse, attend Springfield Lutheran School (grades 6 and 4). Jonathan works as an actuary for the reinsurance industry, and Lisa is a stay-at-home mom. Their hobbies include gymnastics, swimming, piano, cooking, reading, board games, and walking their two fluffy Pomeranians.
Welcome The Korst Family
The Korst family comes to Trinity from Grace Lutheran Church in Ontario, Canada. Bruno and Aneliese were born in Brazil, and grew up in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil, a synod founded over a century ago by missionaries from Missouri.BrunoandAnelieserelocatedtoCanadatofurthertheir education and we were blessed with three kids there. Bruno trained as an engineer, worked intheprivatesectorandattheUniversityofTorontofor20+years.Anelieseisan economistandworkedfortheMinistryofFinanceinOntarioandlaterlobbiedon behalf of Canadian small businesses.Last year Bruno accepted a position as EngineeringLabDirectorattheCollegeoftheOzarks,whichiswhatbringsthem here. Johannes is a sophomore at the School of the Ozarks and Sofia and Matias arehomeschooled.TheynowliveinOzark,MO,andarehappytohavefoundtheirnewhomechurch.
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. This quarters sales will gotoSpringfield Lutheran High School. 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!
Messagefrom OurTeam
GodcontinuestomoveinpowerfulwaysaswepressforwardtoopenSpringfield LutheranHighSchoolinFall2025.FromGalagenerositytogrowingcommunity awareness,wearewitnessingHisfaithfulnessineverystepofthisjourney.Hereare someexcitingupdatestoshare:
GalaGratitude–Over$95,000Raised! Weareoverwhelmedwithgratitude fortheincrediblesupportshownatourSpringGalaonApril3!Thankstoyour generosity,weraised$47,500—unlockingmatchingfundsforatotalof $95,000towardlaunchingSLHS.PraiseGod!Yourgiftsareprovidingcritical resourcestohelpSLHSopenstronginFall2025.IfyoumissedtheGala, there’sstilltimetobeapartofthisexcitingseason—checkoutwaystogive below!
PrincipalAnnouncement!TheBoardisthrilledtoannouncethatTimZeigler hasacceptedtheroleofSLHSPrincipal.Timbringsawealthofknowledgeand experienceandweareso thankfultohavehiscontinuedinvolvementinthe school!
Academic&FacilityPlanning:TheAcademicCommitteeismakingexcellent progressonallcurriculumandprogramdetails.Meanwhile,theFacilities Committeeiscreatingsafetyplansandassemblingalistofprioritiestoprepare thecampusforthisfall.
GrowingAwareness/OpenHouse:InterestinSLHSisincreasing,andwe're excitedtosharethatwe'llbehostinga"MeettheFaculty"OpenHouseonJune 12th–moredetailstocome!
DevelopmentMomentum –KeepitGoing!:We’resothankfulforeveryone whohasjoinedthemissionthroughgiving! OurLaunchtheLegacy MatchingCampaign and300Clubcontinuetogrow,providingessentialonetimeandmonthlysupport.Thesegiftsarealreadyhelpingfundstartupneeds likecurriculum,facilityimprovements,andstaffing.
Thankyouforwalkingwithus,prayingwithus,andsupportingthismission.Every stepyoutakewithusisbuildingthefoundationforaChrist-centeredhighschoolthat willimpactgenerationstocome.
Together,wearelaunchingthelegacy!
SLHS Board of Directors & Staff
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 –Graduation, Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy, etc.
OffTheShelf
CanyourecitePsalm23?Formanyitisafavorite.ThissixversepsalmofDavid,who wasashepherd,isalsoreferredtoastheShepherd'sPsalm.Wefindgreatermeaning whenJesusidentifiesHimselfastheGoodShepherdinthe10thchapterofJohn's gospel.TherearetwobooksintheTrinitylibrarycollectionthatcandeepenyour appreciationofthispsalmanditsmessage.Thedevotionalbook"TheOneyearBook ofPsalms"hasPsalm23entriesonsixsuccessivedays."AShepherdLooksatPsalm 23"byW.PhillipKellergivesinsightsfromtheauthor'stenyearsworkingasa shepherd.Checkoneout. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutbookreturnsortheinventory,pleasecall JudyAdamsat417-569-7439.
(Notedatechange fromtheusualsecondTuesdayofthemonth. Trinityishosting BethanyLutheranCollegeconcertonMay13.)
LutheransforLife-LifeQuotes
May4“Bythewashingofwater,JohnmadeGod’sdivineintentionsclear.Jesuswasourbrotherindeed, onaheavenlymissiontorescueandpurifyusfromallsin.DearLord,keepuspatientaswewaitforYou. Amen.” Rev. Paul Koelpin, Martin Luther College
May11“AsChristians,weknowthatGod’scommitmenttoupholdinglifestartedlongago—before photos—beforethebeginningoftimeeven.FromHisorderedcreationoftheworldtoHisordered creationofyouinyourmother’swomb,God’sworkhasalwaysbeenlife-affirming.GraftedintoHis familythroughBaptism,wehavebecomechildrenofGodandinheritorsofeternallife.” Michelle Bauman, Y4Life
May18“Liveabundantly,friends,graduates,lovedones,andfellowbrothersandsistersinChrist!Know whoyouare andtowhomyoubelong.” Deaconess Janet Nicol, Word of Hope
May25“We rightlyhonorourdeadwhoareneartousintime,realizingthisisbutapassingphaseof memory,thatinanotheralready-determinedTime,allthegravesshallbeopened,andallshallrisetomeet theJudgeoftheLivingandtheDead,whoseKingdomshallhavenoend.Memoryeternal.” James M. Kushiner, Fellowship of St. James
TrinityWomeninActionmembersaregatheringitemsforthe ShoeboxChristmasProject. Wewillagainfocusonolderboys’gifts thataresmallenoughtoincludeintheshoeboxes.Pleasestartlooking for(&purchasing)itemslikesmallschoolsupplies,puzzlesorgames suchas:yo-yos,magnets,orSlinkies. Youmaydroptheitemsoffin theTrinityLadies’StorageRoom(formerLibraryofftheFamily CenterFoyer).
Thankyousomuch,TrinityCongregation,fortheMiteOfferingsthismonth,which totaled$75.50.Mark15:6-“She had wrought a good work on me.” TheMitecollections worldwidewillcontinuetogotooneoftheLWMLMissionGrants-Zoe’sHomeSupport (TrinityLutheranChurch-Clinton,MO).Youcansaveyourdailypocketchangeandwe’ll collectformissionsintheLARGEpurpleMiteBoxthatwillbedisplayedinthenarthex onthesecondSundayofeachmonth.ThenextopportunitywillbeSunday,May11,2025.
Stewardship Moment
Stewardship in the Body of Christ
Baseball season is upon us. The southern images of spring training give waytothepageantryofOpeningDay.Onthatday,thehopesanddreams of every major league team, player and fan focus on doing whatever it takestogettotheFallClassic,theWorldSeries.Baseballisasecularway thatsomanyofusconfessthathope“springs”eternal.
Withallofthisinmind,baseballcanalsoteachusanewperspectiveabout stewardship.Think aboutthe game itself. Baseball is a team sport. The home team faces off against the visitors. Yet while it is a team game, there are repetitive,individual confrontationsthattakeplacewithinthegame.Thebaseballgamecannotstartwithouttheindividualpitcher against the hitter. Once thebattedball is in play, the battle is between the ability of the fielder against the speed of the baserunner. Oncethereis a runneron base,an attempt to steal a base pits the runner against thecatcher.Abasehitintotheoutfieldpitstheoutfielderagainstarunnertryingtoscore.Baseballisateam gamewithmanysmallerunitsatplay.Withoutallthosesmallerunitsworkingtogetherandachievingtheir tasks,theteamwilllose. Romans12putsourstewardshipoftheGospelinasimilarsetting.Thechurchis certainlydescribedasateam,ifyouwill.
Verse 3: “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.” This is where theBody of Christ is really seen as a team. No onememberof the baseball teamcan winthegamebythemselves. Inthe sameway,no onepartoftheBodyofChristcanaccomplish stewardship of theGospel alone. Thepastor cannot. Thecongregational chair cannot. Theleadsoprano in thechoircannot.Buteachofthese individualshavebeenaddedtothelocalcongregationtobebuiltintoa teamthatcanwinthevictorywithJesus.
Verses 4–5: “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” In baseball, the pitcher pitches.Thecatcher catches. Thehitterhits. Whena pitcherattemptstohit,theresult isusuallynot very pretty. Catchers often do not excel at running the bases. The hitter usually does not do well when they are sent to the mound to pitch. Every member of theBody of Christ has a unique set of abilities and functions. Not everyone preaches. Not everyone leads. Not everyone sings well. Yet when thecongregationassemblestogetherasateam,itcansucceedinwaysunattainablebytheindividual.
Verses 6–8: “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” Each member of the team has a role to play. Abilities and opportunities are entrusted to the individual membersof theBodyof Christ to be used for the ultimate purposeofstewarding the Gospelfor the glory of God and thebenefit oftheneighbor. The onepreaching isnomoreorlessimportantthantheothers.Theoneservingortheoneteaching,theleaderorthemerciful one—allareequallyimportantinthefaithfulstewardshipofallthattheLordhasentrustedtotheBodyof Christ.Allthisstewardshipisforthesakeoftheother!
A baseball team can havefiveAll-Star pitchers but cannot win if the hitters do not hit. The best lineup in the league will struggle if the pitchers cannot get anyone on the other team out. Pitchers need the defense behind them to play well. Coaches need to lead well. When they all work together, you have a winning baseball team. When theBody of Christ has all its members faithfully stewarding the unique individual talentsthathavebeenentrustedtothem,thevictorygoesto Jesus!This isthegoaloffaithfulstewardship! ItisallaboutJesus!
Michael & Harriet Vernava have a lot of packing and moving suppliesfromtheirrecentmoveandwouldbewillingtosharethese with anyone who might be in need. You can contact them at harrietvernava@gmail.com.
Welcome New Trinity Staff Members
We are pleased that Amy Scheer has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant. She will be working part time in the church office assisting Angela as well as Pastor, Vicar, and Caleb. Her email address is ascheer@trinitylutheranspfd.org.
Our other new addition to our staff is Tara Bott. She will be working as a part time custodian, replacing Logan Clark who graduated and is pursuing firefighting and EMT training.
The vicar assigned to Trinity for 2025-26 is Noah Oloff. He and his wife Abby will be joining us sometime in late summer.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
FAQ:
Q: When can I start dropping my “treasures” off in the gym?
A: JUNE 1
Q: What items can I NOT bring?
A: Old computers and TVs, anything that DOESN’T work. If you wouldn’t buy it – don’t bring it.
Q: When will the gym be open so I can bring my items?
A: Please call the church office when you arrive at Trinity and someone in the office will unlock the door for you. 417-866-5878
Q: How can I help with the Rummage Sale?
A: There will be workers throughout the week of June 9-18 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can contact Kim DeLuce at 417-343-1126 or Theresa Rader at 417-840-4675.
Q: What are the sale dates and hours?
A: June 19-20 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and June 21 from 8 a.m. until Noon.
Q: Can I help during the sale?
A: YES! Workers are always needed.
Q: How does this money from the sale help Lutherans for Life?
A: It helps to fund many Pro-Life events.
Here is a sample of items that were at the sale last year.
Nearly 70 church leaders from across the LCMS gathered on the campus of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis for the inaugural Family Discipleship Facilitator Training. Throughout the four days, participants explored how homes and congregations can partner together to make lifelong disciples of Jesus.
This four-day training offered tools, resources, and practical application. Larry Yochum (Director of Youth Ministry, St. John's Lutheran Church, Arnold, Missouri) led the conversation on Action Plans, helping participants access, celebrate, brainstorm, and develop a plan to take home.
Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann (CCF Executive Director) guided participants in an understanding of the biblical foundation for Family Discipleship: the biblical mandate that calls Christian homes and congregations to be united in family discipleship to serve the church in accomplishing its great commission.
Dr. Ely Prieto (Lutheran Foundation Professor of Urban and Cross-Cultural Ministry) expanded our understanding of multi-ethnic and multi-cultural consciousness in family discipleship.
Hannah Knehans (Director of Family Life Ministry, Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, Missouri) spoke from personal experience about practical tools to advance family discipleship in the home. She shared useful tools, especially for families with children in the home.
Participants learned from Matthew Knehans (Research & Operations Specialist, CCF) about the power of congregational self-assessment using CCF's Faith & Life Survey tool.
Pastor Mark Bushuiakovish (Associate Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, Tennessee) spoke to our trainees about achieving the paradigm shift toward uniting homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of Jesus.
Pastor Steve Andrews (Associate Pastor, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri) fielded lots of great questions about the Faith at Home Milestones series to mark the key steps of faith formation for children through high school.
Each day began and ended with prayer, including “family” devotions and Compline services led by the training team (including LCMS Manager of Family Discipleship, Andy Becker, pictured right).
One participant captured the spirit of the training perfectly: "What a joy to see so many people passionate about Family Discipleship!" From action planning and resource sharing to meals, prayers, and candid conversations, the week was full of encouragement, clarity, and joyful urgency for the work ahead.
We give thanks to God for the 60 newly trained Family Discipleship Facilitators, the nine members of our CCF trainer team, and for the momentum God is building through this initiative. As these leaders return home to serve their congregations, schools, and communities, we pray God continues to bless their work abundantly!
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
PhyllisHansen
MarianMattlage
GeorgiaMikessell
FrankBennett
MarienByrne
CarolEtherton
EastonFitzgearlds
JoshuaGaede
DonnaGann
RoyMerritt
PamOsterloh
TimPeters
KathyPolacoff
SharonSchmidt,motherofCandaceGaede
GeneSchroeder,brotherofBenSchroeder
JeremySummers,nephewofErnieLewis
GaryWillliams,uncleofCandaceGaede
ForThoseWhoAreHomeboundinourTrinityFamily
Members permanently or temporarily homebound. . .
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
Monday
Tuesday
WeekofMay4-11,2025
TheThirdSundayofEaster
8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices
9:30a.m. Fellowship,gym
9:45a.m. SundaySchool&AdultBibleClass
10:00a.m.NationalYouthGatheringmeeting,youthroom
CalebStaehr-vacation
9:15a.m.FaithFoundations(FinalSession)
1:00p.m.ChurchOfficeOpens
6:00p.m. EldersMeeting
CalebStaehr’sdayoff
9:30a.m.DorcasCircle
6:00p.m. Pickleball,gym
CalebStaehr-vacation
Wednesday 10:30a.m.BibleClass,gym
Thursday 5:25p.m.AdultChoir,Room2 6:50p.m.Handbells,Sanctuary
Friday
Saturday
NextSunday May11
Churchofficeclosed
PastorHagerman&VicarHolland’sdayoff
GymReservedtosetupforMother’sDay 1:00p.m.YouthRoomreserved
TheFourthSundayofEaster
8:15&11:00a.m. DivineServices
9:30a.m.Mother’sDayBrunch,gym
9:45a.m. SundaySchool&AdultBibleClass
5:00p.m.Basketball
HannahKnehans’part-timeofficehours: MondaysandWednesdaysfromNoon-4:30p.m. Shewillbeworking herotherhoursfromhomeorintheeveningsatmeetings/events.