September 2009

Tri-anglesTrinity Lutheran Church300 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181630/834-3440 www.trinitylutheranvp.org

The Lion’s Roar

Romans 12:10 (ESV) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo

one another in showing honor.

ALL SAINTS DAY

In the Church, November 1st has been set aside as All Saints Day.This is a day on which we praise God for all the saints who make up theChurch, both those here on earth now but also and especially those whocame before us and on whose shoulders we now stand. This is animportant day for those of us who have lost a loved one to death for it is on this dayespecially that we remember that we are separated for now from them by that dark veil,but that we will stand with them again face to face and that we continually do stand withthem when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. With angels, and arch-angelsand all the company of heaven we say “Holy, Holy, Holy!”

One of the ways we choose to celebrate the lives of the saints who have gone beforeus at Trinity is with a special gift to God in their memory. We tangibly show honor tothose saints who helped to form us and make us who we are today. These may berelatives or not. These may be people who knew they were formative in your life or not.The point is that we have the opportunity to tangibly honor them and thank God forsending them to us.

Look for the sign up poster in the narthex next month. You will be able to list yoursaint’s name for the bulletin and your gift will go for a special project needed at Trinity.

Teachings of Christ

The next class of teachings of Christ will begin October 6, 2009 and run onTuesdays through November 17, 2009 from 7:00pm – 8:30 p.m. Look for the pamphletsin the bulletin. This is a great opportunity for you to review your faith, something manyof us have not done since 8th grade. It is an even better opportunity for you to invite aneighbor or a friend to your church to hear what we believe, teach and confess. Pleasemake a point of personally delivering at least two pamphlets between now and October6th. You and I have the cure for sin and we know where forgiveness is given away freeevery week. That kind of good news needs to be shared.

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Lion Cont. 2

Music 3

LCFS 4

Treasurer 5

Dorcas 6

PR’s Letter 6

Memorials 6

Calendar 7

Thank You's 8

Church Services 8

In This Issue

September 2009

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Grow in the Grace of Giving

In the first verse of the hymn “We Give You But Your Own,” we sing, “Wegive You but Your own In any gifts we bring; All that we have is Yours alone,A trust from You, our King.”

It is likely that we have sung this hymn many times without realizing theimplication of the words. Through faith, we recognize that all we are and allwe have come as gifts from our gracious Heavenly Father. We recognize thatGod owns everything and that we have nothing, except as stewards of God.We give to show our gratitude to God for His gifts to us. Our love andgratitude compel us to grow in our giving.

As we grow in the grace of giving, we can find four different levels of giving:

1. At the first level of giving, people give only a token amount, if anythingat all. The amount given represents the excess or left-over amounts aftereverything else is taken care of. This giving is normally not associated withfaith, but with duty or for the sake of appearances.

2. The next level of giving could be referred to as self-interest giving.People see the church as important so they give to keep the doors open.The attitude toward giving could be compared to paying dues. Giving isan obligation.

3. The next level of giving is out spiritual gratitude and obedience. Atthis stage, a person recognizes how God has freely given him/her salvationthrough His Son Jesus Who went to the Cross for his sins. Out ofthanksgiving for what Jesus has done, there is a response of gratitude.Jesus has paid the penalty of sin so that we can be made right with God.When someone understands what Jesus did on the cross, there is joy ingiving. Giving at this level stops focusing on the church budget andbecomes a personal surrender of one’s life and resources. People at thislevel give regular and proportionate amounts of their incomes willinglyand cheerfully. They excel in the grace of giving.

4. The fourth level of giving is at such a high level of stewardship that fewpeople reach it. At this level, a person gives beyond his/her ability to give.The final level is the level of sacrificial giving.

May God grant us loving and giving hearts so we can worship and praiseour Heavenly Father as we learn to excel in the grace of giving.

In His Service,Pastor Rogers

PastorRev. Robert A. Rogers

Pastoral StaffRev. Dr. Roger PittelkoAsst. to the PastorMary StahlkeDirector of MusicJudy BruschukYouth DirectorDebbie JohnsonParish NurseMargaret CotterillSecretary

Lay LeadersDave HeuserExecutive DirectorJeff BlankensopAsst. Executive DirectorWarren SheridanTreasurerDebbie ThompsonDir. of Christian Ed.Scott GolzDir. of Church PropertyJerry GraunkeDir. of EvangelismVacantDir. of Human CareRich KumnickDir. of Lay MinistryCarol BoettgerDir. of Parish FellowshipMatt ThompsonDir. of StewardshipMike TicaricDir. of Youth MinistryVacantTCNS ChairHeather GrantDir. of Trinity ChristianNursery SchoolJenn EllsworthPublic Relations Dir.Kathy GolzHousekeepingMarilyn FelzAltar Guild PresidentSuzanne GaglianoDorcas Guild PresidentMary RindaLWML President

September 2009

Music... Part IV of an Occasional Series

What Does a Music Director Do?

- Worship Planning

- Keyboard Accompanying

- Ensemble Direction

- Service to the National Church

As a music director, I often consult hymnal companions to find background information on the hymnsthat we sing. These resources describe the writers of hymns and the composers of hymn tunes, as wellas the particular history of the hymns themselves. These details help me choose hymns of the seasonor provide devotional material for rehearsals. A few months ago during Sunday School, I explainedthe background of “Amazing Grace” to our middle school students, and one could have heard a pindrop.

The hymnal companion for Lutheran Service Book is now in preparation for publication, and theeditors asked me to write the biographies of ten composers whose music appears in LSB. My trainingin music history gives me background for this task; four of my given composers lived in German-speaking lands of the 17th and 18th centuries, my area of specialty. In addition, because so manycontemporary composers wrote music for LSB, most writers were also assigned several livingcomposers. For example, I prepared the biography of Sonja Hummel, who studied composition atConcordia Chicago with my husband Jonathan. (Fortunately, someone else wrote my husband’sbiography. It would be impossible for me to give an unbiased account!)

In preparing these biographical essays, I strove to provide interesting details beyond the basic sketch ofa person’s life and work. I always kept my Trinity audience in mind--choir members, Sunday Schoolstudents, and Triangle readers. A few of my more unusual “finds” appear here:

Born in the Netherlands but mostly employed in Italy, Heinrich Isaac (c. 1450–1517) was known by the(incorrect) nickname “Arrigo il Tedesco” (Harry the German).

Ahasverus F. Fritsch (1629–1701) grew up during the Thirty Years’ War (1618-48). At age two, he andhis family fled their town after it was looted and burned. As a boy, he avoided robbers and soldiers byhiding in graves, cellars, and bushes; at times, the very clothes he wore were stolen from him.

The father of Ronald A. Nelson (b. 1927) worked for a time at a piano factory in Rockford, Illinois,and his young son played all the instruments there. Later in life, Ronald Nelson wrote the musicfound in LSB’s Divine Service, Setting II.

Thomas E. Lock (b. 1962) served his vicarage at a church in Greenwich, Connecticut, a bedroomcommunity for New York City. With his supervisor, he ministered to parishioners, townspeople, andfirefighters there following the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

Sonja Hummel (b. 1962) described well the purpose of hymnal companions:

Preserving our Lutheran hymnody has become something of a crusade for me . . . . As a result, I’malways looking for ways to educate people about hymns and to help them experience hymns in newways in the hope that they will come to love them as much as I do.

September 2009

September 2009

July 2009 Financial ComparisonIncome 2009 2008 Diff.Basket 2,313 3,976 -1,663Unified Envelope 162,413 144,441 +17,972Special Envelopes 15,472 15,663 -191Debt Retirement 24,960 23,807 +1,153Budget Income 205,158 187,887 +17,271Non-Budget Income 3,921 3,296 +624Income 209,079 191,183 +17,895

ExpensesBudgeted Expenses 212,020 215,989 -3,969Non-budgeted Expenses 1,068 611 +457Total Expenses 213,088 216,600 -3,512

General Operating Fund -4,281 -25,607 -21,326

Our income/contributions are up $17895 from last year, which includes $11,610 from special pleas.Our expenses are down $3,512 from last year.

Our General Operating Fund is negative $4,281, which is far better than last year, but worse thanlast month.

Should you have any questions on this comparison, plese contact Warren Sheridan, Treasurer.

Adopt-a-Student Financial Report – 7/31/09Income $3,513.50Paid to Jack Gilbert 929.00Jack Gilbert gave to TLC-Social Ministry Fund 2,097.50Fund Balance $487.00

New Computer/Phone System Fund ($29,000 approved by 11/07 Voter’s Meeting)($2,500 approved by 11/08 Voter’s Meeting)

Expenses-ComputerDell Marketing L. P. 8,346.23CDW 9,689.67Chris Saunders - Software 139.30M.R. Keith & Associates 4,517.62Expenses-PhonePhone 4,964.00Total Expenses 27,656.82IncomeDonation by Members 1,000.00Net Amount Spent 26,656.82

Beginning Balance $31,500.00Total Expenses 26,656.82Fund Balance (2/28/09) $4,843.18

September 2009

MemorialsIn Loving Memory of Gerry KaiserGiven by: Mr. & Mrs. James Smelter In Loving Memory of Joe Alessi Given by: Mrs. Marion Alessi

The Deadline is ...The 7th of September for the October Tri-anglesNewsletter. Please send any information orarticles to Jenn Ellsworth at 134 E. Jackson inVilla Park, 60181, drop in the Church mail boxmarked Newsletter or e-mail meatjennart64@ameritech.net.

Dorcas Guild We have lots of terrific plans for helping Trinity and many charities throughout the community this

coming year! We would love to have you be a part of this very fullfilling work.We invite any women of Trinity to enjoy fellowship and service projects at one of our monthly meetings. Our

first meeting of the new season will be on September 1st at 6:30 p.m.and we will be having a salad supper, so bring adish to pass. All other monthly meetings will be on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. For more informationcontact Suzanne Gagliano at 630/678-0457. It’s almost time again for our annual Craft Fair. This year ourfair will be held on October 24th. We will have a contact number for those interested in participating postedin the bulletin soon!

A Letter from Pastor Rogers...

Dear Trinity Family,As many of you know, I sit on the board for Lutheran Child and Family Services as the English District

Representative. In addition, we at Trinity do many activities to help raise funds for this great organizationincluding gifts at Christmas for the Lutherbrook kids and the Bowl-a-rama. This fall, we have reserved a table atLutheran Child and Family Service’s 20th Annual Harvest Gala.

The Harvest Gala is the centerpiece of LCFS' fundraising events. Guests will be treated to an evening ofworld-class cuisine, exciting auction items, and breathtaking skyline views. Enjoy all of this with the knowledgethat you are coming together with a community of like-minded individuals to fund programs that support andcare for children and families throughout Illinois.

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois will host the 20th AnnualHarvest Gala at the Mid-America Club in the heart of downtown Chicago. The evening will begin at 5 pm with acocktail reception and live jazz. The spirited live and silent auction will commence at 6:30 pm along with an elegant dinner. Please join me, the LCFS Board, supporters, staff and volunteers for anexciting evening of active bidding and delicious food, all for a great cause.

Last year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Harvest Gala raised more than $175,000 forLutherbrook Child & Adolescent Center and LCFS programs. Your partnership enables LCFS to bring love,compassion and hope to the thousands of children and families we serve.

Tickets for the Trinity Table are $175 per seat. Please make your checks payable to LCFS and get them to meas soon as you can. I also have a form for you if you are a Thrivent member that will allow Thrivent to match yourcontribution. Dänya and I look forward to spending a great evening with 8 others from the Trinity family andsupporting LCFS.

In His service,Pastor

Calendar23– 10:00 a.m. Bible Study

4:00 p.m. Confirmation5:30 p.m.TPL6:00 p.m. Big House6:15 p.m. ESL Class

24– TOPS6:30 p.m. Boxing7:00 p.m. Bells8:00 p.m. Jubilate Choir

Sunday the27th–9:15 a.m. Christian Ed. Hour

28– 1:00 p.m. Al-Anon6:00 p.m. Boxing6:30 p.m. ESL Class

29– 6:00 p.m. Boxing8:00 p.m. AA & Darts

30– 10:00 a.m. Bible Study4:00 p.m. Confirmation5:30 p.m.TPL6:00 p.m. Big House6:15 p.m. ESL ClassSeptember Birthdays

1– Arthur Hoeflinger2– Michelle Jaent3– Nancy King

Emiley Kleinfall6– Arlene Frindt

Rebecca MagnusonTom SaundersSteve Wolf

7– Jason LotterMaria PrangenDawn Reinke

8– Laura BachJacob Boettger-MuddMegan EllsworthKaitlyn KundeJennie LudwigRose TesslerScott Wojtas

10– Felecia DeJongJacqueline FelzCarol KnudsenAmanda Wolf

11– Frederick Lohrentz12– Jeannette Michael14– Joe Galfano

Sophie GlosSusan Stolzman

15– Ron Edwards16– Joyce Price17– Joanne Kmen

Vivian O’DonnellDale OhmanMatt Thompson

September 2009

September Events1– 6:00 p.m. Boxing

6:30 p.m. Dorcas8:00 p.m. AA & Darts

2– 6:15 p.m. ESL6:30 p.m. Big House

3– TOPS6:30 p.m. Boxing7:00 p.m. Music Potluck in TC7:00 p.m. Church Council

Sunday the 6th–9:15 a.m. Christian Ed Hour

7– Pre-school ResumesTri-angle Deadline1:00 p.m. Al-Anon6:00 p.m. Boxing6:30 p.m. ESL Class

8– 6:00 p.m. Boxing8:00 p.m. AA & Darts

9– 10:00 a.m. Bible Study6:15 p.m. ESL Class6:30 p.m. Big House

10– TOPS6:30 p.m. Boxing7:00 p.m. Bells8:00 p.m. Jubilate Choir

Sunday the 13th-9:15 a.m. Christian Ed. HourBLOOD DRIVERALLY DAY

14– 1:00 p.m. Al-Anon6:00 p.m. Boxing6:30 p.m. ESL Class

15– 6:00 p.m. Boxing8:00 p.m. AA & Darts

16– 10:00 a.m. Bible Study5:00 p.m. Parent Meet-Confirm.6:15 p.m. ESL Class6:30 p.m. Big House

17– TOPS6:30 p.m. Boxing7:00 p.m. Bells8:00 p.m. Jubilate Choir

Sunday the 20th–9:15 a.m. Christian Ed. HourCOMMITTMENT SUNDAY

21– 1:00 p.m. Al-Anon6:00 p.m. Boxing6:30 p.m. ESL Class

22– 6:00 p.m. Boxing8:00 p.m. AA & Darts

18– Jason Rothenburger19– Rhonda Klonowski

Jessica KoorsLaVera LevinRandy McCallisterJane SeegerTammy SwaneJeff Van Ewyk

20– Robert BehennaDawn DapkusCaroline Marchewka

21– Madeline BlankensopNathan Kelly

22– Amanda BrownJohn Nordine

24– Zak DevermannWilliam FurlongEric RundgrenBrian Taylor

25– Kyle AndersonDonna DonchenkoJennifer EllsworthAnthony FinchKevin Stolzman

26– Wendy BellGeorge BrockieCarol Ritt

27– Karen BakerHannah GawatShelby Kampert

28– Robert AlessiJudy WardoDiana Watkins

29– Katie BoudroBert DaleLynne JohnsonKarol MullallyJillian OhmanEdward Schulz

30– Mike ZemanSeptember Anniversaries

4– Dave & Donna Heuser5– Kenneth & Kristi Macholl6– Tom & Debra Banks

Mark & Melinda Finch7– Tim & Gina Heaney

Nancy & Stephen Rex16– Craig & Debbie Musa17– Carm & Marcia Pansera18– Jim & Cherie Belknap19– Mike & Lynda Dickmann21– Joshua & Erin Bruschuk26– Martin & Roxanne Tyree27– Frederick & Elfriede

Lohrentz30– George & Carrie Brockie

Bob & Diane Devermann

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO...Marna Rundgren, Debbie Thompson, BethBlankensop and the VBS Volunteer Adults andYouth, who worked so hard to make VBS agreat success.

The Youth who made dinner at the RonaldMcDonald House near Loyola and DinoApuzzo for training them and his companyAlonti Market Cafe & Catering that donatedthe food for that dinner.

Lisa Ticaric and Dawn Head for being bravechaperones at the recent Confirmationretreat.

Mike and Lisa Ticaric for hosting a movienight at their home.

Divine ServicesFall Schedule

Saturday, September 5– 5:30 Chapel Sunday, September 6– 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12– 5:30 Chapel Sunday, September 13– 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.Saturday, September 19– 5:30 Chapel Sunday, September 20– 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26– 5:30 Chapel Sunday, September 27– 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Please note that Holy Communion willbe served at all of the September

worship services.

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