The Trinity Transmitter September 2019

Trinity Lutheran Church

Auburn, Illinois

Rev. Martin J. Kaufmann, Pastor

OUR MISSION

Trinity congregation and its individual members will be bold in Reaching Out with Jesus’ Love to all people.

OUR VISION

People will respond to Jesus’ love and give glory to God by…

† believing in Jesus as their Savior,

† growing in their faith in Jesus, and

† serving others with Jesus’ love.

Walk in love,

as Christ loved us and gave

Himself up for us. Eph 5:2

TRINITY TRANSMITTER Trinity Lutheran Church

1201 W. Jackson St. Auburn, IL 62615

Rev. Martin J. Kaufmann, Pastor Ph. 217-438-6820

Cell Phone 503-7865 E-mail: martinkaufmann7@gmail.com

Web Site: www.trinityauburn.org

SEPTEMBER 2019 How well do you really know someone?

In early 2005, I remember reading a news story about man named Dennis Rader. Born in 1945, Dennis was a devoted family man who resided in Wichita, Kansas. He had served in the Air Force. He married his wife with whom he had two children, and as a family they attended an LCMS congregation. Dennis was a Boy Scout troop leader. He was the chairman of his congregation when the news story broke about him.

You see, Dennis lived a double life. Dennis was the “BTK killer,” a serial killer who murdered 10 people in the Wichita area from 1974 to 1991. At the time of the murders, this serial killer would leave clues behind and mail letters to taunt authorities. And when the 30th anniversary of one of his murders aired on local television, Dennis’ psychosis apparently reignited. After years of inactivity, he once again had the urge to taunt authorities with information about that murder that was not released to the public. His undoing was that he had used a floppy disk from his church, erasing the church files, upon which he put his own data documents to send to police. The police were able to recover the deleted files, trace the disk back to the church, and ended up putting the pieces together and discovering Dennis was the serial killer they sought all those years.

When that news story broke in 2005, naturally his wife, children, and church community could not believe this man committed these murders. But it was true. Dennis confessed to the murders and gave details only the murderer would know.

This is one of the most shocking stories of evil and deception that I have ever heard. And this story really stood out for me because I remember being horrified that this man was an active churchgoer in an LCMS church, serving in the highest position of lay leadership! My heart goes out to the victim’s families, his family, and his church community.

Now, that certainly is an extreme negative example of things we do not know about people. Thankfully, such extreme examples are not the norm. What is common in our lives are stories of faith and God working in our lives.

Back in April we had a faith sharing event dubbed “F4,” where we gathered after church one Sunday for about 30 minutes to hear one another’s stories of how God has worked in our lives. That day I heard some encouraging stories of how God has worked in the past. Nothing heroic, nothing necessarily that extraordinary, but encouraging nonetheless to hear stories of God’s activity in the lives of people I know, stories I had never heard before. I now know those people a little bit better. And I more fully see God at work in the lives of his people. And seeing God at work in the lives of others helps me to see God more clearly at work in my life.

And I’m a pastor! Let me tell you, if this faith sharing time can have such an impact on me, it can have the same effect for you. Like last time, you don’t have to share anything if you don’t want to. You will in no way be pressured to share anything. Even if you do not feel like sharing anything, please plan to stay and listen to the stories of others and realize how encouraged you can be in your Christian faith through this special time of fellowship. See the article titled “Trinity’s 2nd Powerful F4 Event” in this newsletter for more information, and plan to join us on September 22nd.

Pastor Kaufmann

September Birthdays

2 Amy Barrington 9 Kathy Johnson 17 Chloe Fess 22 Kyle Kopatz Gus Bretscher 3 Mary Kay Wooddell 18 Christopher Rouse 24 Mitchell Nardi 11 Joseph Heren Rebecca Rouse 5 Craig Fess 26 Gerald Humke Robert Trost 12 Connie McCaslin 19 Addison Harmon 6 Greg Smith 13 Tate Smith 20 Matthew Diemer Nina Meidel Blake Ladage 15 Amanda Martin Judith Heren 16 Kelsie Graven 7 Katy Dinardo Kylie Hughes Charles Hinckle Larry Clark Richard Dirksen 8 James Hurst

We Also Celebrate Those Having A Wedding Anniversary

Jim & Connie McCaslin 09/02/1995 Steve & Mona Devantier 09/04/1970 Steve & Lynn Ladage 09/04/1976 Denver & Deborah Eytchison 09/06/1980 Rich & Bobbie Meidel 09/06/1958 Noah & Megan Vaughn 09/08/2012 Nicholas & Jennifer Karrick 09/10/2005 Gary & Pam Eicken 09/11/1999 John & DeeDe Carey 09/12/1981 Chad & Jessica Smith 09/15/2012 Tim & Rebecca Heren 09/19/1992 Jason & Cassie Williams 09/22/2018 Bob & Jewell Trost 09/26/1965 Nathan & Breanna Koen 09/29/2007 Matt & Carrie Buchanan 09/30/2000 (If there are any errors or omissions on the Birthday or Anniversary list, please notify the church office.)

Discipleship Report for August 2019:

Date Worship Communion Budget Offering August 4 107 74 $4312.00 August 11 95 $4186.00 August 18 119 86 $5542.00 August 25 113 $4729.00 Memorial for Mildred Ladage Lovens: $400.00 Building Fund Donation: $5000.00 Building Fund Donation: $1450.00 Comfort Dog Donation: $50.00 Memorial for Ed Seifert: $100.00 Building Fund Donation: $125.00 Memorials for Ed Seifert (total as of 8-24) $3805.00 Comfort Dog (Mission Support-printed mats):$150.00

Official Acts for August 2019 Released from Membership: August 1-Brock, Cole, and Ellen Donaldson Transfer In: August 1-Amanda Martin from Our Savior’s in Springfield Memorial Service: Vonnie Bless at Bramley’s in Auburn by Pastor Kaufmann Transfer Out: August 16-Bill and Lu Ruenzi to Immanuel Lutheran in Springfield. Graveside Service: August 26-Doug Thomas by Pastor Harre at Horse Creek Cemetery in Pawnee

Come to Hear About Relationship with the One Who Knows Your

Name—Join “Tea Thyme with God” Bible Study!

The group will meet Monday morning, September 9, and again on Monday morning September 23, at 9:30 A.M. at the church to study the Bible Study series,

“SIP, SAVOR AND DRINK DEEPLY-Receive God’s Overflowing Gifts.” The participants will begin their

study on Session 5—My Portion and My Cup: Full-Flavored (Relationships).”

As we continue to examine our portion for our cup, let’s take a look at the abundance of its contents from another angle. Our cups are filled with the rich, Full-Flavored relationship we get to enjoy with the One who knows our names and expressed His love for us across the pages of His Word. God has called us into a saving relationship with Him by the Gospel—by His grace in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 2:14). Sure, our barista buddies call us by name, label our cup with love, and learn a little more about us each time we meet, by God knows us completely and loves us with an everlasting love. He created each of us in His image and sent His Son to the cross to save us from our sins. He calls you and me His children and He will never forget us.

You are known! You are loved!

Looking Ahead: Monday, October 7 Monday, October 21

All women are welcome and encouraged to come. Please bring your Bible and favorite tea/coffee cup and share a cup of friendship in Christian fellowship. If you have a questions please call Joyce Wanless, Bible study leader, 483-4283.

“I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands” (Isaiah 49:15-16).

Thank you to everyone who donated to the church

scholarship and to the LWML scholarship. It is a

blessing to have received it. I appreciate the

opportunities it will give me at Concordia St. Paul!

Thank you to everyone for the prayers and

support it means a lot to me as I am going off to

my first year of college!-Abby Barrington

Trinity Women’s Guild will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Room. ALL WOMEN of TRINITY

are invited to join us for fellowship and refreshments, a devotion, and a short business

meeting. The Springfield Zone LWML Fall Rally is Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edinburg. The theme is “An unchanging God in an ever-changing world.” Coffee time is 8:30 a.m. with the Rally beginning at 9 a.m. The Main Speaker is Laura Strattman, the CID-LWML Human Care Representative who will speak on “Change is good—You go first!” The Honorary Speaker is Connie Harter Matovu, who lived in Edinburg for 30 years, and will be in the States from Uganda. She will do a short power point on the Lutheran Seminary in Uganda. Ingathering #1 is Edinburg Food Bank and Ingathering #2 is Books for the Lutheran Seminary in Uganda. The Rally concludes with a catered lunch. Lunch/ /registration of $12 is due by September 8 to Marie Schober or a Women’s Guild member. See Marie for a registration form. ALL WOMEN of TRINITY are INVITED to this RALLY to hear the mission speakers and learn more about LWML as “We Serve the Lord with Gladness”. The CID/SID LWML Joint Fall Retreat is Friday evening, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Lake Williamson Christian Center, 17280 Lakeside Drive, Carlinville, IL. Deb Burma is the Keynote Speaker. The theme is “A Woman of Joy: From Christ, In Christ, Through Christ”. You can attend both Friday evening and Saturday or Saturday ONLY. Registration forms are on the west table in the M/P room and MUST BE POSTMARKED by Saturday, September 14. See Marie Schober for any questions. ALL WOMEN of TRINITY are invited to this Retreat.

On Sept. 4th, Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield will resume its

midweek, midday worship service. You are invited to join us on Wednesdays at 12:10 pm for a brief

time in God’s Word during your lunch break! Trinity's Wednesday 12:10 pm Service offers a great opportunity to hear God's Word and refocus our hearts and minds on Christ as we gear up for the rest of the week. Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 S. Second St, Springfield.

GROWing in Our Faith GROW had a very busy summer full of new challenges and adventures! We welcomed lots of new kids to our family and enjoyed a final summer with a handful of our kids that were aging out. Our kids got the chance to meet some new friends from Pawnee, New Berlin, Virden, and Farmersville that they wouldn’t normally during the school year. Our ministry continues to spread and GROW as evidenced in our full house during the summer! Getting to give even more children the opportunity to feel God’s love was such a blessing! One of our goals was to experience new things, so our field trips and activities were focused on seeing different parts of the community and experiencing places they might never get a chance! There was a whole week exploring different careers through some learning and of course play. We even had to rescue a baby from a fire. We were fortunate enough to get a tour of the Springfield Police Department that week. Kids sharpened their problem solving skills during a special myth buster’s week. They enjoyed using the scientific method to prove or disprove common

myths. They especially loved anything we got to explode! That week we visited the Decatur Children’s Museum which opened their minds up to new possibilities even more! The Kidzeum in Springfield early in the summer was an interactive and wonderful learning experience. We were always active with kids coming up with their own games and two special weeks testing their mental and physical skills. During challenge week, the kids were always up to see if they could break a record! Ninja Warrior week was modeled after the popular show and the kids enjoyed using their bodies and minds to navigate through challenges. As always we mixed our fun with learning, even with special enrichment time to make sure we didn’t slip into the summertime learning slump. Now we’ve been back to school for a week and are getting back into the swing of things (still enrolling!). We are happy to still have our visits with Dinah and chapel on Mondays. Now we get back into our small group lessons focusing on our faith. This year we are following the LCMS theme of live Joy:Fully. We are taking to heart that we need Christ in our heads, hearts, and actions. This will be shown in our lessons and chapels each week. Dinah has become such a special part of our family that we are going to learn some more about comfort dogs this year. Each week we will have a new comfort dog to study and will memorize their verse, focusing on the meaning behind it. We hope to show that the Church has a reach beyond church services. They see Dinah help them and hear about her adventures, the church is much more than a building, they, like Dinah, can help spread its mission. I’d also like to send out a special thanks and blessings to those who have donated to the tuition fund. Our children are in an especially difficult time of need. We are their safe place and comfort. Thank you for helping us continue our mission.

BASIC Typical Lutheran Question “What does this mean?”

Well, the “Internet Slang” dictionary says it means “uncool, boring, simple, and unoriginal”. As in “That girl is so basic.” It is a derogatory term. Some people may agree with this definition. Sometimes it is “boring” to go over the basics yet again!

Merriam Webster defines “basic” as “something that is fundamental, forming an essential foundation”. This is the definition we will dive into.

While some elements of Christian Education may seem “simple or boring”, they are absolutely “fundamental and form and essential foundation”.

The foundation of the Christian faith is of course Jesus Christ. He is the “Word made flesh” (John 1:14) Jesus Christ is the very living Word of God. Our firm foundation in the faith is the Word of God! In BASIC ministry, we will build on the firm foundation of the Word of God. We will explore the Bible together and encourage one another as Brothers and Sisters in Christ to Believe and Stand in Christ.

Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord STANDS forever.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.”

ANNUAL CHICKEN FRY & AUCTION SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Join us for Camp CILCA's 21st Annual Chicken Fry & Auction to be held September 1, 2019. The meal is served between 11:30am - 2:30pm. Tickets are available at the door. The price is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children aged 4-12. Children 3 & under are free. Trailer spaces, Cabins & Rooms are still available Call or e-mail Camp CILCA to make your reservation. Please come for the great food, great fellowship time with other Camp CILCA friends, and show support for your Lutheran camp!

Sunday Schedule: 10:30 am - Worship Service - Indoor Chapel 11:30 am - 2:30pm - Chicken Dinner Served at the Dining Hall 1:00 pm - Auction in the Dining Hall 1-3 p.m. Swimming & Boating (Weather permitting) (No swimming without Camp CILCA lifeguard on duty)

THANK YOU to everyone who made donations to the care kits for the back to school hair cuts. Special thanks to Auburn School District Social Worker, Melissa Warwick, for her help in scheduling children in need. Thank you to Abi Grider, Tracy Schmid, Kristin Harmon, Rebecca Hamer, and Glenda Appelt for donating their time to give cuts. Thank you to Save a Lot for a monetary donation and to Thrivent Financial for their seed money for the project.

Faith Milestones Ministry – As a part of Making Disciples for Life, Trinity recognizes different milestones throughout life with a faith-building gift and a blessing. On September 8, 3 year olds will receive “Happy Times” devotional magazine for preschoolers. Kindergarten students will receive “Portals of Prayer for Kids” devotional book. On September 11, 3rd graders will work with their parents to make a “Faith Chest”. This wooden chest is made to house bibles, catechisms, and devotional books to be used for family devotions.

Jr High & High School Retreat Grades 6-12 - Camp Cilca – October 5-6 Students will experience the rhythm of worship, study, prayer, fellowship, play, and rest in Camp CILCA’s beautiful outdoor setting. Pastors of the CID will lead Bible Study & Worship. Camp Staff will lead activities. This year will focus on the Apostles’ Creed as our Christian lens for viewing the world. Campers will stay in the newly air-conditioned (or heated as need be) cabins. Cost for Trinity youth will be $25 per person, which includes 3 meals, snacks, and overnight lodging. Youth should bring a bible, small catechism, long pants, closed-toed shoes, bedding & toiletries, water bottle and flashlight. See Donna Moldenhauer for more information. Reservations

must be made by September 29.

Women’s Retreat - Saturday, November 9, 8:30-12:30

Come relax with Speaker, Kay Meyer, of Family Shield

Ministries in St. Louis. Kay will speak on

“Balance: Christ Filled Living”

Enjoy pastries as you begin and let the men serve you lunch –

talk about balance.

Provided free of charge by Trinity’s Family Ministry and a

grant from Thrivent Financial

Trinity Lutheran Preschool

It’s “Back to School Time” and we are ready for the new school year to begin! Miss Emily will be returning as our classroom aide and van driver. We are excited about our plans for the year. We use the Jolly Phonics Curriculum for literacy, but we also incorporate Bible-based curriculum from Concordia Publishing House. Combining the curriculums helps ensure our students grow not only academically and physically but also socially, emotionally, and spiritually in their faith relationship with Jesus as their Savior. This month, we will be learning about school routines, our names, and that God, who created the world, also created each one of us. We will learn about taking care of gardens as we tend to our church garden. Because of the Fall into sin with Adam and Eve, we have to weed and work hard. We are separated from God, but thankfully, He provided a way to be united with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died for our sins and rose victorious for our sake. Through faith in Jesus, our sins are forgiven and we are restored to our Heavenly Father. In September, we also have a field trip planned to visit The Apple Barn in Chatham. This is always a fun and educational time. The children get a tour of the apple orchard and get to taste fresh apple juice and apples off the tree. We will also have monthly Chapel Chats throughout the year with Pastor Kaufmann leading us in September. Please join me in praying for a safe, healthy, fun, and educational year for all our students and staff! God’s blessings, Amy Kaufmann, Teacher

Beginning in September for ALL of Trinity

Trinity’s B.A.S.I.C. Ministry

Believe And Stand In Christ

AS Brothers And Sisters In Christ

Making Disciples for Life

1ST & 3RD Wednesday each month 6:30-8PM

Please join us! In the ever-changing worldview and culture, it is more important than ever that we “get back to the basics” and equip Christians to Believe and Stand in Christ as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is increasingly difficult to discern the truth of the Bible. Through sermons and Bible study, Trinity will equip Christians with the Truth of God as found in the Bible and embolden believers to stand firm on those truths.

1. 6:30-6:45 - EVERYONE meets in the sanctuary for devotion – This is a wonderful,

intergenerational time of getting to know each other and supporting each other as

(BASIC) Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

2. 6:45 – 7PM -Transition time to travel to classrooms

A. Women’s Bible Study

B. Men’s Bible Study

C. Soldiers of the Cross Group

D. King’s Kids & Jesus Company - Kindergarten– 6th grade

E. Little Lambs -Parents & Toddlers - birth– age 4

F. God Squad – 6th & 7th Grade

G. TUFF in Christ – 8th grade & High School

3. 7-8PM – Class Time – This time focus on eternal Biblical Truths

to equip Christians to (BASIC) Believe and Stand in Christ.

NOTE: 6th & 7th Grade Confirmation Classes, Youth and Men’s & Women’s

Bible Studies will meet each week.

New Bible Study Discussion Group forming as part of Trinity’s

B.A.S.I.C. Ministry Adults of any age are invited to attend the “Soldiers of the Cross” group on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Come any week you are available. This group will begin by studying Ephesians with topics like: Chosen! Created! Guaranteed! United! Blessed Armed!

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is about the church and about the fellowship of believers. It is about us, for by faith we are the church in our time and place! This group will meet at B.A.S.I.C. Bible Boot Camp and then meet regularly beginning September 4.

Women’s Bible Study Focuses

on Hymns of Comfort As we sing hymns, we might miss some of significance of the words for our spiritual and earthly welfare. Therefore, there are benefits to spending time just focusing on the hymn words. This is what the Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible study group will be doing during the month of May. We will also be comforted by looking at the scriptural foundation for those hymns. You will receive a copy of both the hymn words and the Scripture passages that will make it easy for you to share this comfort with people who might be experiencing problems in their life. Beginning September 4, all women are invited to join us for this weekly Bible study on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the conference room.

What’s on Your Mind?

An Opportunity to Share

Your Thoughts/Ideas re: Trinity Do you have any ideas to share that can assist Trinity in improving its mission and ministry?

1. A suggestion for improving something Trinity is

already doing?

2. An idea for doing something new?

3. A concern about the way something is currently

being handled at Trinity?

4. Your appreciation for the way something is

done at Trinity?

If you answered “Yes” to one or more of the above, we would like to hear from you!

On the desk under the clock in the M/P room are forms to use for communicating what is on your mind. Please be respectful in sharing your thoughts. Also provide your name and contact information 1. in case there is a question about what you wrote or 2. so you can be provided with feedback after your suggestion/idea is considered. Just drop your completed form in the slot at the top of the desk lid.

We hope you take advantage of this new way Trinity is Reaching Out with Jesus’ Love to you and to others.

Men's Evening Bible Class

The men's evening Bible Study class will resume

on Wed., September 4, from 7-8 PM. We will meet

in one of the Great rooms. The beginning topic of

the study will be "The Gospel according to St

Paul". All are welcome.

Pray for Others

through Trinity’s Prayer Chain

If You Want to Pray for Others

If you would like to pray for people whenever and wherever it is convenient for you, then consider joining other prayer warriors on Trinity’s Prayer Chain. To sign up, contact Holly Wietfeldt (call/text: 741-2293 or email: whwiet@yahoo.com.) You will then receive prayer requests via email (or by phone if requested). After that, all you are asked to do is to offer to God the prayer(s) requested.

Request Prayers Be Put on the Prayer Chain

If you have a request for a prayer to be prayed by the 61 people on Trinity’s Prayer Chain, you can make the request by contacting Pastor Kaufmann (call/text 503-7865 or email: martinkaufmann7@gmail.com) or Prayer Chain coordinator, Holly Wietfeldt (call/text: 741-2293 or email: whwiet@yahoo.com.) You don’t have to word the prayer yourself, but please provide the following information: a. The name of person for whom you are requesting

the prayer; anonymous prayers are also accepted. If you are requesting a prayer for a person other than yourself, it is good to ask that person if it is okay to put him/her on the Prayer Chain.

b. If you are requesting a prayer for a person other than yourself, indicate who that person is connected to (if applicable), e.g., father/mother of, friend of, co-worker of, etc.

c. Prayers can be requests of God and/or thanksgiving to God. Please briefly describe the circumstances related to your prayer request.

Project Connect Booklets…

Helpful to You and to People You Know! Free Topics: A Christian approach to personal, family,

and spiritual challenges and interests Source: Lutheran Hour Ministries Beneficiaries: Available for you and/or for you to

give to someone you know (family, neighbor, co-worker, friend) as a way of reaching out with Jesus’ love to them.

Location: In a display stand located between the main door to the M/P room and the coat room. Please help yourself.

Specific Faith-Sharing Ideas

1. Talk about a specific person or situation the Holy Spirit worked through to nurture your faith. 2. Share an experience in which God took care of you. 3. Identify a favorite Bible story/passage. How has this impacted you? 4. Talk about a time when you felt especially close to God. 5. Share an experience through which God changed your life. 6. How did a promise of God help you through a difficult experience? 7. Identify an ability God has given you and how you have used/are using it. 8. Describe a difficult thing God has called you to do and how He helped you deal with it. 9. Share an example of an unexpected blessing you received from God or when God’s blessing(s) exceeded your

expectation 10. Describe God’s help at a particularly challenging time for you. 11. Talk about a time when you experienced God’s protection. 12. Identify a time when God overruled your plan and changed the direction of your life. 13. Talk about a Christian role model/hero(ine) and how that person impacted you.

Purpose: To listen to and share Faith stories…how God has guided/blessed you or other people.

Sunday, September 22 10:00-10:30 am

Small group (8) setting at round tables

You together with Friends and Family

Finger Food on which to nibble

Sharing is optional!

Faith Stories Clues to Help You See How the Hand of God Has Worked in Your Life

Powerful

F4 Event

God works through all kinds of settings.

God works through…

His Word

People (known or strangers)

Angels

Circumstances (good/crisis, etc.)

A Faith Story

Sharing how you have been guided/blessed by the hand of God working in your life

God works through various time frames.

Pop-ups/”God-winks” (brief/one time)

Reoccurrences (a theme, e.g., danger, illness)

Things woven together over a period of time, even years

God works in times when we mistakenly attribute something to…

luck

coincidence

the cause of pride

Trinity’s 2nd Powerful F4 Event

¶ALL children birth – age 4 are a part of the “Little Lambs” at Trinity

Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8PM

First class – September 4

Parents & Toddlers/Preschoolers - meet at 6:30 in church then move out to MP room for “Jesus Time” and “Love-Powered Parenting”

ALL children Kindergarten-2nd Grade are a part of the “Kings Kids” at Trinity

Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8PM

First class – September 4

Parents & students meet at 6:30 in the church. Then students go to Great Room left side. Parents can join Soldiers of the Cross Group, Women’s Bible Study or Men’s Bible Study

ALL children in Grades 3-5 are a part of the “Jesus Company” at Trinity

Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8PM

First class – September 4

Parents & students meet at 6:30 in the church. Then students go to Great Room left side. Parents can join Soldiers of the Cross Group, Women’s Bible Study or Men’s Bible Study

ALL youth in Grades 6-8 are a part of the “God Squad” at Trinity o 6th, 7th & 8th Grade – meeting every Wednesday 6:30-8PM o 6th Grade with Donna Moldenhauer, 7th Grade with Pastor o 8th Grade joins the High School group

Keep a look out for more details!

First class – September 4

Teens ALL High School youth are a part of “TUFF in Christ”. All high school

United youth are encouraged to join this group.TUFF meets Sunday mornings at - 8AM

For in the youth room for Bible Study.

Faith * Meeting every Wednesday 6:30-8PM

IN CHRIST * First regular meeting– September 4

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This month’s “22” Dinner will be Sunday, September 22nd at 6 PM. As always, the dinner is open to all veterans, active military, reservists and their families. Please join us and invite other veterans and military families that you know! Dinah and team look forward to seeing you! This time in fellowship is SO important as 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Bringing our veterans and military members together is so important to help prevent just one more! RSVP’s are always encouraged to 217-622-6569 or by emailing Dinah@kare9.org

Well, another month has come and gone. Summer is almost over and fall is on the way. I visited with all my good friends from the G.R.O.W. Summer program one more time. Please pray for them as they enter the new school year. Some of them have some challenges in their lives, and I do my best to bring comfort to them and smiles to their faces. On August 23rd, I went to the 206th Regional Deployment at Southwind Park. I met a lot of new friends, many of them are soldiers and their family members. It’s hard for them to say goodbye and be gone from home for such a long time. Please pray for them as well, we are so blessed to have them always be ready and willing to keep our country strong and safe, and to help people around the world. Next week I go back to Chatham High School to see my friends that I met last year!

Well I gotta go…..Paws on the ground!!!

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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8:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School 9:00 am Worship/Holy Communion

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4:30 pm G.R.O.W./ Prayer Pals Meeting

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7:00 am Early Bible Study 9:30 am Women’s Guild 6:30-8:00 pm 6th/7th Grade Conf. 6:30-8:00 pm BASIC

6:30-8:00 pm Youth 7:00 pm-Men’s/Women’s Bible Study

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1:00 pm 4-H

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8:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School 9:00 am Worship

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9:30 am “Tea Thyme”

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4:30 pm G.R.O.W./ Prayer Pals Meeting 6:30 pm Christian Ed. Meeting

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7:00 am Early Bible Study 6:15 pm 3rd Grade Faith Chests 6:30-8:00 pm 6th/7th Grade Conf. 6:30-8:00 pm Youth 7:00 pm-Men’s/Women’s Bible Study

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7:00 pm Comfort Dog Meeting

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8:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School 9:00 am Worship/Holy Communion

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4:30 pm G.R.O.W./ Prayer Pals Meeting 7:00 pm Investment Club

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7:00 am Early Bible Study 6:30-8:00 pm 6th/7th Grade Conf. 6:30-8:00 pm BASIC 6:30-8:00 pm Youth 7:00 pm-Men’s/Women’s Bible Study

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8:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am F-4 Event 6:00 pm 22 Dinner

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9:30 am “Tea Thyme”

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4:30 pm G.R.O.W./ Prayer Pals Meeting

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6:30-8:00 pm 6th/7th Grade Conf. 6:30-8:00 pm Youth 7:00 pm-Men’s/Women’s Bible Study

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7:00 pm Comfort Dog Meeting

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8:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School 9:00 am Worship

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Trinity Lutheran Church 1201 W. Jackson, Auburn, Illinois, 62615--(217-438-6820)

Rev. Martin Kaufmann, Pastor Cell Phone Number-503-7865 E-mail: martinkaufmann7@gmail.com Church e-mail: trinitylcms@mwii.net Web Site: www.trinityauburn.org