Followers of Jesus

(Disciples!) serving

Ashland and beyond

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2013

Experience Worship with Us!

This week at Worship, Pastor Messner will be preaching at the 10:45 sanctuary service and Pastor Mitchell will preach at the others. The Gospel text is where Jesus announces himself to his home town. (It doesn't go well!) And Paul talks about how we are to treat one another in the body of Christ. We still need to use the front Center Street entrance or the Sacristy door to get into the Sanctuary.

Our Choirs this Weekend: 8:30 – Sonrise Singers & Trinity Bells 10:45 Sanctuary – Trinity Brass, Trinity Bells, & Senior Choir 10:45 Praise Worship – Praise Team

OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is given by Fred & Kim Oxley; by Don & Shirley Price, in memory of loved ones.

This Weekend...

Creation Sensation Akron Zoo visit: Children Age 3-3rd grade and a parent. Sunday, January 27, 12-2pm.

Indoor Rock Wall Climbing: Meet in the front church parking lot at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27.

New this Week...

ATTENTION OUTDOORSMEN: For Six Wednesday nights, January 30-March 13, from 6:30-7:30 in Meet-ing Rooms A & B, Pastor Jeff will lead a DVD series called “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS—A Fair Chase Venture Into The Heart of God.” We will experience, firsthand, the excitement of one Elk hunt, two Turkey hunts & three White Tail Deer hunts and meet Christian men of God up close & personal out in the woods. A complete description is on our website. Contact Pastor Jeff with questions.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805, 419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org

Tim Krisko, of our Outreach Commit-tee, delivered a check last weekend to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, in Apple Creek, OH. He was accom-panied by Trinity members Lauretta Wertz and Rebecca Humrichouser. Council President, Becky Wertz Miller (Lauretta’s daughter), had requested assistance, on behalf of her church. Also pictured are: Bob Miller and Pastor Scott Casebeer.

REJOICE WITH US! Collin Izaiah was born to Jennifer and Shawn Pence early Wednesday morning, January 23, at Wooster Hospi-tal. Mother and son are doing well!

WITH SYMPATHY we an-nounce the deaths of Dr. William Emery on Monday, January 21; and Nellie Glasener on Tues-day, January 22.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Betty Crone, celebrating her 90th birth-day on Saturday, February 2, and to Ruth Spahr, who will celebrate her 95th birthday on Monday, February 3.

“Think Piece” from Pastor Mitchell

This is the second week you are receiving "This Week at Trinity", telling you what's happening at Trinity in the coming week. Most every week, I'll have what I am going to call a "think piece" in which I'll invite you to think with me about the various parts of the faith.

This week let's note the mission statement at the top of page 1. "Followers of Jesus, (Disciples!) serving Ash-land and beyond.”

Followers of Jesus. Well no, someone says, I'm a school teacher and husband and father and Rotary mem-ber and, and... What we are saying is that we need, in light of all the changes of our culture, to put it right out there. I am a follower of Jesus.

Years ago we didn't need to be that specific about it. In Ohio everyone, it seemed, was a Christian and the whole society said, "Go to church. Serve the Lord. Do what is right." No more! So we need to be a little more up front about it. I am a follower of Jesus! We need to be up front as a congregation. We are not just a "good works" society. Though we do many good works. We are followers of Jesus!

Have you noticed changes in society from when you were a child? Many of us have. So...from now on we're going to be putting it right at the top. We are followers of Jesus, intentional and open about it. You'll hear from me again next week. Thanks for joining in the "thinking."

In Christ,

Pastor Mitchell

LOOKING AHEAD

We are offering Communion training on Sunday afternoons, Feb. 3, 10, 17, and March 3, from 4:00-5:00pm, with Mrs. Prezioso and some help from Pastor Jeff. We invite all 5th grade students, with their parents, to join us for this series. We also invite any 6th grade students who did not attend last year.

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN SERIES--Have you ever been to the desert? Have you ever been through a time of testing? A Wilderness Experience? Come & join Pastor Jeff and the Homebuilder’s Sunday School Class on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. beginning February 3, in the Trinity Room as together during the season of Lent, we journey with teacher & historian, Ray Vanderlaan through the Sinai Wilderness.

Creative Movement classes with Mark Koehler start on February 5. Openings begin at 18 months. Enroll-ment forms are in the church office or call Mark for more info 419-281-8948

Join us on February 7, at noon, in the Trinity Room for Luther Club. Lunch will be provided by Sorellas II (lasagna). Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jenny Pamer, from Victory Chiropractic, who will talk to us about “Nutrition, Weight Loss, & Eating For Maximum Performance.” More information is on our website. Reserva-tions are necessary for a head-count.

Exploring Art for Profit: Join Barbara Zimmerman for an opportunity for those with an artistic bent, to exer-cise their gifts. Tuesday evenings, Feb. 5-March 12, 6:30 pm. The cost is $65 for the six sessions. Call Barb at 419-281-1877 or go to our website, www.trinityashland.org, for complete details.

Attention all Dads and Daughters!! It’s that time again! The Father Daughter Dance will be held on Fri-day, February 8, from 6-9 p.m. Our theme will be “Flower Power” and will follow a hippie, 70s trend for the evening. Drag out your bell bottoms and love beads! Purchase tickets in the church office during business hours and after the services on January 27, and February 3. Cost: $25 per couple, $5 per additional daugh-ter.

Shrove Tuesday is Tuesday, February 12, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a happy time together with your Trinity family, eating pancakes, enjoying great music, games, crafts, and the festivities of Mardi Gras--Trinity style. (A free will donation will be taken.) Please RSVP by calling the church office, 419-289-2126, by Friday, February 8.

Find your love for knitting, crocheting, and friendship...come to the Church Home South Sunroom on Tuesday, February 12, at 2:30 pm for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Contact: Pam Tresh, 419-289-2863.

Trinity Youth Ministry Week of: January 20-26, 2013

Sunday School (Sun. 9:30-10:30; All Youth) Connect with friends and grow in

faith together! Classrooms in the Youth Area.

Mosaic (Wed. 5:30-7:15; All Youth) A mid-week boost for your faith in

the Youth Area that includes hang time, large group activities, and small group discipleship.

Middle Schoolers

Super Bowl Party (Sun. Feb. 3; 6:00-10)

Join us for food, fun, and the game at the MacDonald’s (231 S. Countryside). “Charitable Entry fee” of 2 canned goods, 2 gently worn garments, or $5 for Associ-ated Charities.

Summer Mission Trip Info Mtg. (High Schoolers) (Wed. Jan. 30; 7:30-8:30) Interested 9th-12th graders (parents

welcome) should meet in the Youth Area to get all the registration details for our trip to Philly, July 7-13.

Contact our Youth Ministry Team: 419.289.2126 (ext. 113)

Nate Ediger 419.651.3956 nate@trinityashald.org Ann Jacobs 567.203.7494 ajacobs@trinityashland.org Corinne Aebersold 419.606.4494 corinne@trinityashland.org

For more info about our Youth Ministry or details on specific activities, go to www.trinityashland.org.

All 7th-12th Graders

30 Hour Famine Event Planning (Tuesday, January

29th; 7:00) Those youth helping to plan our 30 Hour Famine ministry should plan to join us for a planning meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the Youth Area. Contact Corinne or Ann if you’d like to be a part of our planning team!

For fun updates, pictures, and comments from Trinity Youth activities, “Like” us on Facebook at Trinity Lutheran Ashland-Youth .

Lenten Small Groups will be starting after Ash Wednesday (Feb. 13). We will be studying about the spiritual discipline of prayer. Watch for more information about group facilitators and when they are meeting in “This Week at Trinity” and on our website!

Worship Matters: An Introduction to Worship This 5-session course has been developed to help participants grow into a richer understanding of the foun-dations of Lutheran worship. Topics include the Church Year, the Lectionary, Holy Baptism, Holy Commun-ion, Corporate Prayer, Worship and Culture, and more. Ron Marenchin will facilitate this course on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the North Patio Room beginning February 19.

Prayer Group Beginning Soon - In this conversation group we will discover everything that moves us about and around prayer. Do you have questions about prayer? Let’s talk and see where the Holy Spirit takes this group. I am looking forward to meeting you either on Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm in the Main Lounge of the Church Home or Thursdays at 9:30 -10:30am in Meeting Rooms A & B., beginning Wednesday, February 20. Find out more about this group by going to www.trinityashland.org. - Seminarian Heidi Holst

Randi Bittle, our bookkeeper, is moving on to spend more time with her grandchildren and family. She has done an outstanding job while working among us and we will truly miss her. We wish her well with her future endeavors and thank her for all her efforts.

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER needed for up to 30 hrs/wk. Duties include general bookkeeping, AP, and pay-roll. Minimum associate degree in accounting and AIPB cert. preferred. Three years minimum experience. Must have computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Internet. Send cover letter, resume and references to Parish Administrator, Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805 or email, trin-ity@trinityashland.org. The job description is available @ www.trinityashland.org or in the church office.

A medical doctor in town needs a "nanny" for her two small children. If you know of someone who might be interested please talk with Pastor Mitchell.

SATURDAY: January 26-Food Bank Weekend 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Exercise Class 1:00 p.m. Youth Event—Capture the Flag 6:30 p.m. FOLK COMMUNION

SUNDAY: January 27 - 3rd Sunday After Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Sonrise Singers 8:30 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. Choir 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and over the internet PRAISE COMMUNION 12:00 p.m. Creation Sensation Event* 1:30 p.m. Meet for Rock Wall Climbing Event* 3:00 p.m. Financial Peace University MONDAY: January 28 8:30 a.m. Moms in Prayer 11:30 a.m. Bloodmobile 7:00 p.m. Worship & Music TUESDAY: January 29 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Exercise Class

WEDNESDAY: January 30 2:00 p.m. Bible Conversations 4:00 p.m. Trinity Chime Choir 4:45 p.m. Luther Bell Choir 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night Musicians 5:30 p.m. Mosaic Supper 5:45 p.m. Kids’ Craft Night 6:15 p.m. Woodworker’s Group Diet and Discipleship Group Children’s Ministries Planning Board MUSIC GROUPS - Preschool, Cherub, Junior Choirs - Trinity Bells - Trinity Brass 6:30 p.m. Close Encounters* 7:15 p.m. Choir Family Open Gym 7:30 p.m. Youth Mission Trip Info Meeting*

THURSDAY: January 31 10:00 a.m. Thursday Brass 1:30 p.m. TLC Belles 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Exercise Class 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Men’s Chorus

SATURDAY: February 2 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Exercise Class 6:30 p.m. FOLK SERVICE

SUNDAY: February 3 - 4th Sunday After Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Sonrise Singers 8:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. Choir 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and over the internet PRAISE WORSHIP 3:00 p.m. Financial Peace University 4:00 p.m. Communion Class* 6:00 p.m. Middle School Super Bowl Party*

COMING UP... *See announcements and our website www.trinityashland.org for more info

Menu: Chicken noodle soup, turkey sand-wiches, salad, dessert, beverage (check web-site for additional items)

While walking along the sidewalk in front of his church, our minister heard the intoning of a prayer that nearly made his collar wilt. Apparently, his 5-year-old son and his play-mates had found a dead robin. Feeling that proper burial should be performed, they had secured a small box and cotton batting, then dug a hole and made ready for the disposal of the deceased. The minister’s son was chosen to say the appropriate prayers and with sonorous dig-nity intoned his version of what he thought his father always said: ‘Glory be unto the Fa-ther, and unto the Son, and into the hole he goes.’ (I want this used at my funeral!) :)