Donors Make the Difference
February 2009 Sixty-fifth Academic Year Volume 65 Issue 3
Meet Trinity Lutheran College volunteers and donors Twyla and Tom Lucas. Twyla and Tom work together on the Trinity Steering Committee for the Major Gifts Initiative. Twyla is currently on the Trinity board of directors. Their support and commitment to Trinity is greatly appreciated by the students, faculty and staff and their attitude of service is an inspiration. Twyla Lucas graduated from the Lutheran Bible Institute Seattle in 1972, then continued her college education, earning a BA Ed in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Health Education and an M.S. in Health. For 29 years she taught in the Dayton, Lake Stevens, and Everett school districts. Twyla also served as advisor to several school groups including Future Homemakers of America, and National Honor Society among others. Twyla has been an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Marysville for over twenty years. Tom Lucas grew up in the greater Seattle area. He committed his life to Christ at age 25. He is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he has helped develop a new contemporary service and traveled to work in church missions. He is currently involved with services and
President’s Message
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Student Spotlight
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Academic Update
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January Term
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Alumni News
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Bishop’s Scholar
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Donor Recognition
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ministries on both the local and national levels. Tom is a retired marine engineer for the Washington State Ferry system. During his 30 year career he was also a homebuilder in Snohomish County. Twyla and Tom live on the Tulalip reservation in Marysville surrounded by nature and serenity (usually). Their family includes two grown sons and five grandchildren.
President Stamm Announces Retirement At the Trinity Lutheran College Board of Directors meeting on February 12, Dr. John M. Stamm announced his forthcoming retirement date of June 30, 2009. While the board is saddened at this news they are grateful for his faithful and passionate service. For ten years Dr. Stamm has guided the college through expanding its academic majors, successful completion of a ten year accreditation review, conversion from academic quarters to semesters, and relocation of the college to Everett.
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President’s Message: Living In Interesting Times by Dr. John Stamm
It is an understatement to say that “we live in interesting times.” The current economic situation breeds fear and a gnawing sense of scarcity; and, in the face of scarcity, uncertainty. In the face of uncertainty, families and students worry about their financial resources will there be enough to pay the mortgage, cover health care, savings for retirement and, especially, pay for a college education?
Rooted firmly in biblical studies, that rock-solid foundation of Trinity’s mission, we prepare Christ-like leaders who faithfully trust and know their sufficiency is not their own, but of God. Students come to know, as did the apostle Paul, that they are not sufficient of themselves, but their sufficiency is from God, who made them sufficient to be ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life (2 Corinthians 3:4-6). Students, their families and generous constituents who invest their resources in a Trinity education make a bold, value based investment, and resounding affirmation of God’s certain provision and plan of hope for us in Jesus Christ. Trinity’s biblically-centered education is invaluable as we live through and beyond the uncertainty of living in “interesting times.”
There are not enough courageous leaders who personally and professionally manifest wisdom, integrity and humility born of love that puts the welfare of others ahead of expediency and self-interest. A Trinity Lutheran College education prepares the leaders of the future with these sought after traits to meet the
Bringing hope where there is worry, bringing love where there is fear, bringing acceptance and prayer where anxiety and misery prevail. This is what Trinity Lutheran College donors do. May God continue to bless you with abundance.
Student Spotlight:
would play cricket or soccer with them or just sit and laugh. After six weeks I decided to take them out for a nice meal. They never leave the school compound; it is like a big bubble. I gathered them onto a school bus and took them into the city for McDonalds. I was told these boys had never experienced this sort of kindness. We had a blast and laughed the evening away. But on the way back to the school the bus was very quiet. I asked the youngest boy why they were all so quiet. He looked up and said, “Casey Uncle, when you leave will you forget about us like everyone else has? Will you go back to your village and forget?” My heart sank. I responded with, “Of course not.”
A Life Changing Internship in India By Casey Tinnin, ‘09
In the summer of 2008 I had the opportunity to do my internship in Bangalore India, working at the Yuvalok School for slum children. I spent 12 weeks working along side the teachers. I experienced the love that they had for their jobs that lit a fire deep in my heart for these young people, and India. There are 10 boys who live at Yuvalok School. Each of these boys came alone and abandoned, either by family members or their village. However, you wouldn’t notice the heartache they have experienced because of the joy they exude. Everyday after school I 2
challenges and opportunities of living in “interesting times.”
I can gladly say that it has been over six months and I have kept in steady contact with these boys. In December the Trinity students, staff, and faculty put Christmas gift bags together for each of the boys. They were so grateful. This was just one way of showing them that they are not forgotten, and not only by me but by a small little community across the ocean in a “village” called Everett.
Service Learning Transforms By Dave Ellingson
Trinity’s Service and Learning Leadership Team Project (SALLT) led by Professors Dave Ellingson and Mark Jackson began an exciting new research project on the powerful impact of service-learning on teens through a workshop January 28-29 at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in New Orleans. Partnering with the ELCA’s Youth Ministry and Research and Development Departments, SALLT will train youth leaders from 15-20 congregations across the country. Over the next 5 years the research will measure the impact and outcomes in the areas of compassion, vocation, servanthood, advocacy, leadership, and community. For more information go to www.sallt.org.
Senior Recital Premiers Play Every year, seniors in the Music & Worship department showcase their talents in a culminating event: the senior recital. Trinity's first recital this year was presented by Karin Larsen. Her project focused on composition and peer performance in the form of an original musical, The Rabbi's Wake. Her carefully crafted musical is an exploration of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection from the perspective of his disciples. Trinity students starred in lead roles, singing everything from ballads to gospel swing. The premiere was such a success that there are plans to perform it twice more this Easter season in area churches.
Kelly Stocker ‘09, playing Martha, sings “Rise Up!” Photo by Armen Babayan
Trinity Launches Folk College by Chuck Nelson
In September 2009, Trinity will launch the Trinity Folk College. Modeled after the folk school tradition of Scandinavia, this one year program utilizes experiential learning, offering a range of regional field learning sites and a Christian perspective on the care and stewardship of the earth. Students will experience the Pacific Northwest while learning from artists, scientists, crafts-persons, educators, and politicians. The Trinity Folk College experience will challenge students to become unique persons with a clearer picture of where to focus their future education. This program is a great option for international students or students wanting to take a year to transition. For more information contact professors the Trinity Admissions Office at admissions@tlc.edu or call 800.843.5659.
Hiking near Holden Village is one of the many activities Folk College students will enjoy.
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CYFS Students Serve & Learn in New Orleans Can you imagine 36,000 high school youth giving a week of service helping rebuild New Orleans? Under the theme “Jesus, Justice, Jazz” youth from across the country will put their faith in action at the ELCA Youth Gathering, on July 23-27, 2009. Trinity will be providing a delegation of students from the Children, Youth & Family Studies program that will be traveling to New Orleans to work with groups of 40-50 youth as they serve. Trinity students will be among more than 500 college age young adults known as “Servant Companions.” They will L to R, Back: Sarah Toomata, Rebecca Rupp, be required to write a reflection paper on their own learning Stephanie Jones, Rebecca Coffee, Michael Lyda, experience and will receive academic credit for a very intensive Jason Clifton, Skyler Haines Front: Leanne Elliott, Phil Anderson, Lauren Gray week of “service-learning.” Junior Shannon Fleishfresser captures the excitement building among Trinity students, “I can’t wait to go and help young people and the New Orleans community experience Christ’s love through service.” For more information visit www.sallt.org or www.elca.org/youth/gathering/html.
Social Work Major Continues to Grow
Student Newspaper Turns a “New” Page
Since fall 2008, the Social Work department has been very busy recruiting students, applying for accreditation and establishing connections with the Everett and surrounding communities. The Social Work program has successfully achieved candidacy for accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education, their national accreditation body.
Trinity Lutheran College’s student newspaper, The Logos, entered its third year at the beginning of spring semester. This year’s staff, including new editor Nathan Allen, a junior majoring in Biblical Studies, published a special four page Christmas edition of the Logos, the first four page edition in the newspaper’s history.
Professors Gillian Marshall and Dr. Harvey Stalwick continue meeting and collaborating with social and human service community partners to ensure students have a variety of choices for practicum placements. With these efforts, they are pleased to have the first cohort of 6 students and anticipate a larger group for Fall 2009.
The Logos presents readers with a place to discover accounts of the Trinity experience from a student’s perspective. The newspaper is student run with help from faculty advisor, Dr. David Schulz. The paper provides student writers with an applied learning experience in journalism and layout design.
Members of the Trinity Social Work program attempt to align themselves closely with Christian principles by holding the importance of human relationships in high esteem and pursuing the calling to serve others with dignity and integrity. To learn more about the Trinity Social Work program, visit www.tlc.edu/socialwork. 4
Contributing writers are always welcome to participate in the production of The Logos. If you would like to write an article, place an advertisement, or have an idea for the paper, submissions are welcome. Articles, story ideas, or input should be directed to Nathan Allen, Editor of The Logos, at nateisgreat07@yahoo.com.
January Term Adventures of 2009 January Term offers an exciting four-week “break” in the middle of the school year to discover and explore! Courses can concentrate on one subject, allow a topic to be approached from multiple perspectives, or create interest in themes or subject matter not normally covered in regular semester courses. This years courses included Leadership in the Movies with Dr. Stuart Webber, Reading Life with Dr. Stacy Kitahata, Classical Communication Contexts: Greece & Rome with Dr. David Schulz, Touring Ensemble Oregon Tour with Professor Jody Cook, Empowerment Practice with Immigrant & Refugee Youth with Dr. Gillian Marshall, Playfest Workshop with Dr. Rachel Root, and St. Paul: Roman Citizen and Traveler with Dr. Bruce Grigsby. 1.
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1. Dr. Stuart Webber talks about leadership qualities portrayed through the eyes of Hollywood.
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2. Dr. Schulz’s Classical Communication Contexts class outside St. Peter’s Bascilica, Italy. 3. Romey Jefferson, Nathan Allen, Clifford Luebben, Jennifer Hendrix, Clark Webber, Rebecca Coffey, Kelsie Franzel, Phil Anderson, Hannah Quinn, Rachel Brunner, Dr. David Schulz, Bethany Ard in front of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece. 4. Touring ensemble at St. Luke’s Lutheran in Lake Oswego, OR. Skyler Haines, Arman Babayan, Pastor Kathleen Neely, Dustin Hamren, Pastor David Knapp, Sara Harris, Melissa Rankin, Bryant Williams, Sarah Toomata, Samantha 5. Chapman, Stina Lund, Kelsey Peterson, Jason Clifton, Michael Young.
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5. Touring ensemble performance at Portland Lutheran School chapel. 6. Touring ensemble performance at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
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Alumni News Notes 1960s
Lowell ’65 and Dianne (Crozier), ’66 Stime are redefining their lives following Lowell’s retirement from Trinity last spring. They will be doing extensive traveling in 2009 including The Stime Family Reunion in Minnesota and the All Alumni Reunion.
1970s
Mark Gilerhus, ’72 returned to active duty as an Army Chaplin, at Fort Lewis, WA after serving as pastor at Fir Lawn Lutheran Church in Sweet Home, OR. Doug Werts, ’77-’78, is a firefighter in Bothell, has been married for over 28 years, their son has graduated form college. Doug sings in a Christian rock band with Benny Nelson. Mary Louise (Holman) Krech ’78 and her husband Rick have three children (ages 13-19), she teaches special Education in North St. Paul, MN, they are active members at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, MN where Rick works full time.
1980s
Lori (Mathison) Sones, ’80, and husband Matt have three daughters (ages 8-22). She is a classified substitute in the Highline School District. Gerald Neumann, ’83 is a paralegal for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office where he works protecting vulnerable adults from neglect, abuse and exploitation. His wife Mary homeschools their four children (ages 2-9). Samuel Bess, ’84, and wife Gwen have a son getting married in 2009, he works at Shoreline Community College and is active in several community and church organizations. Amy (Rausch) Thunder, ’85, and husband David have five children (ages 3-17). They live on a ‘hobby farm’ in Wausau, WI. She has been homeschooling for 10 years.
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Wayne Farris, ’87, has four children (ages 9-16), he is a communications and staff analyst for Boeing, also Worship & Creative Arts Director at Lifespring Foursquare Church. Debbie (Ballou) Sladek, ’88-’89, is Communications Manger for Children’s Institute for Leaning Differences on Mercer Island and writes for the Connect quarterly Journal, in her spare time she is an editing student in the U of W Extension Program. Her husband Michael Sladek, ’91, is a graphic designer.
1990s
Karen (Kimball) and Dennis Cooley, both ’90, are missionaries serving with Network of International Schools (NICS) at Amazon Valley Academy, Belem, Brazil. Peter Mueller, ’94, lives with his wife Patra and two children in Anaheim Hill CA. He received his M.DV. from Regent College in Vancouver in ’02, was LCMS ordained in ’04 and has been Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Orange, CA since ’04. Patra is on the theology faculty and Peter is an adjunct professor of Theology at Concordia University, Irvine, CA. He is interested in getting a group of California alumni together for a Trinity/LBI gathering. Contact the alumni office if you are interested in helping with this project. Brian Deggelman, ’95, works for Echostar/Dishnetwork, he does lots of volunteer time with youth groups in Irwin, PA. Helen Stoll, ’97, works part time as a hospice nurse and states that her biblical studies degree has been a source of support for her presence and support for patients and their families. She has three grandchildren in Everett. She looks forward to the college blossoming in Everett. Kari (Jones) Hammer, ’96-’97, and
her husband Andy have a son and daughter and are expcting a their second son in March. She is a physician assistant working in emergency medicine & primary care. They enjoy living in Tennessee where Andy works in operations in a health care organization.
2000s
Heather (Boerger) ’05 and Ryan Ingersoll, ’07 are trying to survive the harsh winter in Minneapolis, he is at Augsburg College in the IT department, the church plant continues (www.thecruxlife.org), Doc, the golden retriever is having fun. Abby (Bent)’06 and Aaron Finley , ’07, Abby Music Director at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Marysville, Aaron was in a Christmas Musical at Arts West, he is in his last year at PLU. Jennifer Gruner, ’07 had her last official day at Pilgrim in early November and was awaiting the arrival of a baby girl. Trista Johnson Wynne, ’08 has been taking time since graduation to renew her self and reconnect with her passions – writing, painting, singing and ministering in the church. She is applying for graduate programs in Spiritual Formation while tutoring children with autism.
Births
John, ’02 and Katie (Strom) Schraan, welcomed Henry William in July. Collette (Helland), ‘03 and Mark Jackson (faculty) welcomed Isaac James in October.
Deaths
Pamela Jean (Hagen) Sneed, ’73, July 2008, Sauk Rapids, MN John Gerlach, ’84, December 2008, West Plains, MO Naomi (Stime) Blumanthal, ’63, January ’09, Oregon City, OR
Bethany Ard Awarded Bishop’s Scholarship In honor of Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke of the Oregon Synod, Bethany Ard of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Eugene, OR, WA will receive approximately $10,000, onehalf of one years’ tuition, while studying Social Work at Trinity Lutheran College. Your thoughtful giving to Trinity Lutheran College is helping make this scholarship assistance possible.
Thank you sincerely! All Alumni Reunion in August 2009 August 7-9 all alumni and former students of Trinity/LBI, family and friends are invited to join this weekend celebration at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Lanesboro, MN to reconnect with classmates, friends and emeritus faculty. The weekend cost per person is adults $130, youth $105 (10 & under). Monthly payments are available for your family reservation. More information and registration: www.tlc.edu/alumni-reunion 7
Students, faculty, and staff thank God daily for the sacrifices, large and small, that Christian friends make every day to help ensure the future of Biblically-centered education at Trinity Lutheran College. With your prayerful support and these thoughtful gifts, Christian leaders with a global perspective are preparing for lives of service to Jesus Christ in church and society. In the name of our crucified and risen savior, we thank you all. Every effort has been made to include all donors of record during calendar year 2008. To report any accidental deletion or any misrepresentation please contact Vice President for Development, Karl Leggett at (425) 2494759 or karl.leggett@tlc.edu. TOTAL DONOR GIFTS Every year Trinity/LBI receives financial gifts from hundreds of constituents. Amounts vary from $1 to $1-million, but every single contribution is received here with thanks to God and to the donors. The time period included is January 1 to December 31, 2008. Thank you! Vi and Rolf Aaseng Terry Abell Rosalyn and James Alaspa Robert and Ruth Alford Frances E. Allen Ruth E. Andersen Birger and Lillian Anderson Lawrence and Arlowyne Anderson Faith and Philip Anderson Stanley and Lola Anderson Valda Anderson David Anderson Barbara Andrews and Greg Schieferstein LeRoy and Carole Anenson Carol Arends John and Olga Arne Estate Richard and Gladys Arneson Ted and Marie Arthur Jens L. Astrup Roxanne and Timothy Ault Esther Avendano Allan Bakken David and Janice Barker Robert and Elinor Barnes Elaine D. Baron Rod and Mardean Bartleson Paul and Ruth Bartling Tana and Gunther Baumler Marmian and James Beach Wayne and Esther Beilman Christopher and Doris Bemis Lucile Bennett Don and Janet Benson Linda Benson Buehl and Verna Berentson Carla and Brad Berg Hope and John Bergren Edward and Selma Bergstrom Anna W. Bero
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Frank H. Bestor Annabelle Birkestol Grace Birkestol Beverly and Corey Bjertness Karen and Daniel Bloomquist Naomi and Gary Blumanthal Warner and Sally Blyckert Nancy Bockelie-Caddy Chris and DeDe Boerger Vivian and Howard Boerger Wayne and Elaine Bohling Richard and Cynthia Borrud Marilyn and Wayne Bowbeer Bob and Shirley Bowen Paul and Esther Braafladt Jim and Patricia Braaten Richard F. Bradford J. Bernhard and Hildur Bretheim Donald and Julia Brink Rebecca and Gale Britt Norman and Carlene Brown Lois Brown John and Debra Bruihler Louis and Glenna Brunner Virginia Buchfinck Wray and Dorothy Buck Carol and Steven Buelow Irene and Malcolm Bullard Brian and Susan Burchfield Ethel and Bjarne Byberg Estate Ken and Dorine Calkins Connie and Allen Campbell Tim and Monica Campbell Perdy Carlson Wayne and Mildred Carlson Janice and Ronald Carpenter Mary E. Carter Janet M. Cederberg Scooter and Loretta Chapman Carol L. Chase Lee and Chris Chase Sky and Jennifer Christensen David and Anita Christian Nellie Christofferson Laurie and Wayne Clark Sharon Conner Stephanie and Michael Conroy Charlene and David Cook Jody and Mel Cook Les and Ruth Copenhagen Julia and Jason Corbett Brian and Joy Corona Fred and Lois Corwin Betty and George Croft Robert and Anna Crofton
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Bill and Irene Hodgson Karl Hoff Dell and Joyce Hoffman Anna Hoiland Beverly and Ron Hollenbeck Cynthia and Steve Holmberg Judy A. Holmen Walter Holmes Byron and Una Mae Holmgren Carolyn and James Holmlund Everett and Mary Jo Holum Richard F. Holy Jenni L. Hooker John N. J. Hopp Charles and Annabelle Houglum Mark and Sue Houglum Hazel G. Hovde Joy and Joel Hubbell Carl and Beverly Huber Klara Huesers Anna Marie Huesers Sylvia and Laurin Huffman Natalie T. Humes Lois J. Huseby Inez M. Hushagen Heather and Ryan Ingersoll Lee and Elizabeth Insko Bill Irgens Alice Jacobs Kaare P. Jacobson Diane and Stanley Jacobson Lorraine Jacobson Eileen and Charles Jacobson Gary and Ann Jensen Helen and Peter Jensen Sandra Jerke Einar and Anna-Marie Johanson Marilyn and Dwight Johnson Anton and Lyndall Johnson Estelle Johnson Wilma and Gary Johnson Jeff and Dianne Johnson Lowell and Marguerite Johnson Helen L. Johnson Marian L. Johnson Eileen M. Johnson Paul and Vivian Johnson Dianne and Jeff Johnson Becky and David Johnson Aileen Johnson Bob and Jean Johnson C. Elisabeth Johnson Marian Johnson Darlene Johnson Guy E. Jordan Frieda and Paul Jordan Melanie S. Jordan Janet L. Jurgensen Jan and Van Kadiesky Lois M. Kalmoe Kristi Kamphaugh Tom and Jane Kangas Rudolph and Darley Kemppainen Ernie Kersgaard Alvin Kessel Tom and Brenda Kidd Marvel Kidder Andrea King Stacy Kitahata Marcia and Erik Kjesbu Iva S. Kjosnes
Anna Marie and Donald Klein Robert S. Knebel Joanne and Gregory Kneller Spence Dorothy Korstad Solveig and Herman Kraakmo Eva Kragness Stan and Jeanne Krahn Laura K. Krueger John Kulm Paul and Janet Labes Karl and Inge Lamberg Helen and Jim Lancaster Evelyn L. Langhus Elizabeth Ellen Lapp Timothy and Cristy Larsen Tom and Anne Larsen Arthur and Judy Larson Grethe Larson and James Mullins Palmer and Marion Larson Robert E. Larson Clarence and Elaine Laufmann Steve and Denette Laufmann Kendall and Mary Lawson Leonard and Joan Leach Kristine Leander Kangho and Sue Lee Virginia and Arthur Lee John and Irene Lefsrud Karl and Donna Leggett Carolyn Leininger Pat Lelvis Lucille and Marvin Lemke David and Dianne Lenning Hans and Leona Lenschow Agnes L. Lervik Estate Harriet and William Lewis Diane and Ray Lewis Margaret and Joel Ley Rachel L. Liebenow Martin and Kathy Lindeke John and Lois Lindsay Sidney and Karin Loberg Dick and Helen Lodmill Audrey and Nathan Loer Mel and Dorothy Lofgren Nancy and Jim Loftis Kristine M. Love Twyla and Tom Lucas Joyce S. Lucas Stanley and Gailya Ludviksen Ellie Lunder Karl and Diane Lunder Cordelia Lundquist Jules and Janice Lunenburg Mary Lou Lutz John and Louise Maakestad Mary L. Magelssen Sheryl and Paul Magelssen Karl and Magdalena Maier Howard and Florence Maki Marjorie A. Malkames Jeff and Stacie Mallinson Dick and Ruth Mandsager Delores A. Marston Ron and Marilyn Martinson Richard and Candace Mathes Linda and John Mathre Benjamin F. Matter Joan Mattes Art and Betty Matthias Charlie and Sandy Mays
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Alex and Stacey Schmidt Dorothy Schnaible Katie and John Schraan Leroy and Carol Schubert Alfred and Esther Schulz Fred and Gloria Schulz James and Donna Schwandt Joseph and Barbara Schwanebeck Solveig and Jacque Schweiss Ludmila Seale Alvin L Selid Bernice and Orvin Severson Del and LaVonne Shelton Jane and Peter Shen Deborah Sherrock and Charles Allen Evonne F. Siguenza Edwin and Marie Silrum Valerie L. Silva Trygve and Ruth Skarsten Caryn F. Skarsten Dorothy Skindlov Verlaine M. Skog Joyce and David Skotdal Evalena L. Smick Estate Vivian and Ernie Smith Neal and Judy Snider Dale Soden Judith Solberg Henry and Lillian Solbrack Stan and Dagny Sollie Herba and Arnold Solstad Clarice and Neil Solvik Jean and Jack Sorensen Arne and Ellen Sovik Sharon and Robert Sparling Edward and Gladys Spenny Elizabeth E. Spenny Deborah and Daniel Squires Art and Janice Stamey Elaine and John Stamm Mirth and Norman Stedje Ruth N Steen Lenae K. Stenerodden Bea Stenerson Wayne and Cherie Stevens LeRoy and Mildred Stewart Randolph and Christine Stime Dianne and Lowell Stime Philip N. Stoa Rebecca and Eric Stocker Jon and Janette Stoneman Lucy A. Stoyke Robert and Joyce Strand Gracia and Bill Strecker Eugene and Lillian Strinden Randi Strom Morris Stromme Karla K. Strutzel Doris G. Stucke Andrew and Elizabeth Subcleff John and Constance Sullivan Nancy Sundby Cheryl and J. F. Svensson Edwin and Ruth Swanson La Verne and Lois Swanson Hazel and Ernest Swenson Claris Syren Cara and Mark Tanis Irene E. Tasa Daniel and Doris Tchobanoff Loren and Debbie Teig
Robert and Ilene Thedens Larry and Ann Thomas Gary and Laurel Thompson Ted Thompson Gary and Kathy Thonvold Dean and Darcel Thornblad Don and Jo Ann Thuring Orin and Jeanette Thykeson LaVerne A. Tiedeman Lace Williams-Tinajero Lucy E. I. Tippin Karsten Tjernagel Alice T. Tobiason Jacquelyn L. K. Todd Linda and Ross Toivonen Dale Tollefson Otto and Barbara Tollefson Andrew and Susan Tomasko Ruth and David Tompkins Charlotte V. Torvik Hilja Torvik Margaret Towne Jack and Donna Trethewey Melinda and Richard Troberg Judy Troftgruben Donald and Ruth Trued H.L. and Kathleen Trulson Dorothy Tuvey Jessica and Jonathan Tweten Cynthia J. Twite Lilly Ulleland Estate Charlotte and Howard Underwood Marvin and Opal Undseth Kermit Undseth David and Lisa Unkenholz Viola M. Van Gilder Kaye and Stephen Van Gilder John and Audrey Varland William L. Vaswig Marion and C. Emerson Vedell LTC (Ret.) Howard Vedell (CPM) Logan and Delna Vermillion Sylvia M. Vigoren Judy and Ray Voeller Margaret E. Von Stein Ken and Julie Waag Howard and Rena Wagner Oletta Wald Estate Colleen Walker-Nelson and Steven Nelson Joseph and Belva Walla Robert and Jeanne Ward Janet Watness Jerry and Joy Watts Cari and Arthur Weidner Clifford and Kaye Weimer Nancy Wendlandt William and Debra Wesche Charles and Lynetta Weswig Amy and J. David Whelan Mark and Helen Wikstrom Ed and Arlouine Williams Thomas and Vivi Ann Williamsen Robert and Sally Winkel Judy and Victor Wirkkala Patricia and Don Wodrich Irma V. Woite Bill and Sylvia Worth Mary J. Zell Mrs. Marilyn Zerrenner Laura Ziehl Marie R. Zobrist
CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT Many congregations believe that Trinity helps them achieve some of their goals in Christian education, and want to assist in sending out more servants of Christ into the world. The churches listed below have made benevolence gifts in the past year, and we praise God for the relationships that are growing among us. Corporate Members Advent Lutheran Church, Mill Creek, WA Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, WA Anacortes Lutheran Church, Anacortes, WA Bethel Lutheran Church of Shoreline, Shoreline, WA Bethesda Lutheran Church, Eugene, OR Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Marysville, WA Central Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK Christ Lutheran Church, Lakewood, WA ELCA Alaska Synod, Anchorage, AK ELCA Region One Office, Seattle, WA Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Walla Walla, WA Glendale Evangelical Lutheran Church, Burien, WA Gloria de Cristo, Yuma, AZ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Olympia, WA Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Bremerton, WA Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Stanwood, WA Peace Lutheran Church, Silvana, WA Peninsula Lutheran Church, Gig Harbor, WA Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Everett, WA Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Issaquah, WA St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows, Tacoma, WA Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA Zion Lutheran Church, Kent, WA Non-Corporate Members Bethany Lutheran Church, Longview, WA Bethel Lutheran Church Women, Seattle, WA Bethesda Lutheran Church, Mountlake Terrace, WA Central Lutheran Church, Everett, WA Central Lutheran Church Women, Everett, WA Christ Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA Christ Lutheran Church Women, Odessa, WA Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA Denny Park Lutheran Church Women, Seattle, WA Edison Lutheran Church, Bow, WA Emanuel Lutheran Church, Ritzville, WA
Faith Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon, WA Golden West Women of the ELCA, Brady, MT Grace Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA Lakeridge Lutheran Church Women, Seattle, WA Lord of Life Free Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon, WA Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Renton, WA Lutheran Church of the Cross, Laguna Woods, CA Lutheran Church of the Cross, Laguna Woods, CA Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Salinas, CA Nashua Women of the ELCA, Nashua, MT Our Savior Lutheran Church, Issaquah, WA Our Savior’s WELCA, Chester, MT Our Saviour’s - Esther Circle, Bremerton, WA Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Women, Bremerton, WA Peace Lutheran Church Women, Silvana, WA Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA Richland Lutheran Church, Richland, WA Selbu Women of the ELCA, Lacrosse, WA St. Paul Lutheran Church Women of the E.L.C.A., Quincy, WA Trinity Lutheran Church, Kirkland, WA Trinity Lutheran Church, Tacoma, WA Trinity Lutheran Church Women, Tacoma, WA
CORPORATE SUPPORT Each year we receive thousands of dollars because thoughtful donors took a few minutes time to fill in matching gift forms. Many thanks to the following companies’ matching gift programs, and to the donors who made all these gifts possible. Agron, Inc. The Boeing Company Duke Energy Foundation Ernst & Young Foundation Hewlett-Packard Company Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program for Colleges and Universities Microsoft Corporation Nike State Farm Companies The CIT Foundation, Inc. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans UPS Weyerhaeuser Company
Family Weekend at Trinity, March 19-22 All parents or guardians of current Trinity students are invited to visit campus, attend Trinity hosted events including Playfest, and enjoy the company of their student March 19-22. If you would like more information go to tlc.edu/family-resources or email Aubrey Thonvold, Director of Community Life at aubrey.thonvold@tlc.edu.
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Events Calendar April 23-24 Alaska Synod Assembly May 1-2
Eastern WA & Idaho Synod Assembly
May 15-16 NW Washington & SW Washington Synod Assembly May 22-24 Oregon Synod Assembly May 22
Baccalaureate
May 23
Commencement
July 22-25 ELCA Youth Gathering , New Orleans August 7-9 All Alumni Gathering in Lanesboro, MN
Playfest 2009: Into the Woods
Please join us for Into the Woods, a musical comedy with fun for the whole family. March 12th-14th and 19th-21st at 7:00 pm $12 adults, $10 students Limited seating. Tickets on sale at www.tlc.edu
Spring Concert: Hosannas & Hallelujah!
Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” performed with the Everett Chorale
April 4 at 7:30 pm and April 5 at 3:00 pm