TRINITY VISITOR

May 2019

Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (Just south of South Park); 785-843-4150; www.tlclawrence.org

Transition Ministry News: Staff listing, Office Hours, Welcome New Staff

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Ministries: Ministry Opportunities, Donations to ELCA World Hunger, Council Roster, Ministry Leaders

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Education Ministries: TALL, VBS in June, Newsletter deadline

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Ministries: WELCA Bake, Book & Bloom Sale; Once We Were Refugees, Stephen Ministers, Sunday School Thanks

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May Calendar

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Ministries: Graduates, Justice Matters, Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise

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FYI: Stats, Altar /Radio Support, Sign up for News, Lawn Mowing Help Needed, LINK, Food Pantry, Financial Update

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Mailing Page: TLC’s Pet Pantry

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INSIDE

Join Us for a “Walk Along” Ancient Camino Pilgrimage

During the last Glacial Age, our ancestors who resided in the Iberian Peninsula carried their dead to the westernmost point in Europe - Finisterre, "the end of the world," where the sun sets over the Atlantic. After the glaciers retreated, people moved north of the Pyrenees and settled in what became France, Germany, and Scandinavia. But they continued to take their dead to this rocky coastal point for thousands of years. When the bones of St. James (one of three Apostles buried in Europe) were discovered near Finisterre, this same path became a primary pilgrimage destination for Christians. It is known as the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and is still walked by hundreds of thousands of people each year. Marilyn Clark and Pastor Lou have both walked this ancient road. After worship on Sunday, May 19, they will offer an adult forum in the chapel on the practice of pilgrimage. They will share their experiences along the Camino, and show some pictures of the way. All are welcome!

Welcome Pastor Katy Warren! Pastor Katy Warren, associate pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa, will join us Sunday, May 5, to lead the worship service and preach in Pastor Lou's absence. A native of Papillion, Neb., Pastor Katy graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College and Lutheran Seminary, both in Minnesota. She completed her pastoral internship at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz., and participated in the St. Paul/Lily Foundation pastoral residency program at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 2011-2013. She joined the St. Paul staff as associate pastor in 2014. Pastor Katy is the daughter of Trinity Lutheran members Dan and Jane Warren.

Structured Conversations Series Begins This Month You are invited to participate in four structured conversations toward preparing to call a new pastor.

Thinking Together about Trinity’s Future # 1 Looking at Mission and Ministry – What is Trinity for? Sunday, May 5; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday, May 8; 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Continued on p. 3

TRINITY STAFF By phone: 785-843-4150 Internet: www.tlclawrence.org Find us on Facebook, sign up for weekly news on Constant Contact.

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9 a.m.-12 noon

Monday-Friday.

The church office will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Please call before dropping by. Except on holidays or vacations, other staff are here throughout the day, but may not be in the church office. For security, the NE door is locked except for services and events. Please press button by the key pad.

Mission Statement

“A place of Grace, with a call for all to continue the work of Jesus.”

Transition Consultant Pr. Michael

Resident Pastoral Minister Pr. Lou

Resident Pastoral Minister Pr. Jessica

Parish Administrator LaDonna Atchinson; Ext. 204

Property Manager Brad Richardson; Ext. 214

Organist Megan McCoy

Choir Director Maggie Werth; Ext. 210

Office Assistant Jacob Gasho; Ext. 201

For Questions on Contributions

financialsecretary@tlclawrence.org Financial office, Ext. 208

K.U. Campus Ministry

Rev. Shawn Norris, lcmkansas@gmail.com

Pastoral Team Update for May Now that we are on the other side of Easter, there are many new things to look forward to in the life of Trinity. Sometimes the work of the church feels as if it takes an eternity but look how far we’ve come since last September! It’s a new season for the transition and we hope that you are excited about its possibilities.

Baptismal Renewal Thank you to everyone who participated in the

catechumenate during Lent to reflect on the gift and call of Holy Baptism. May we all continue to explore and expand the new life that we share through these refreshing waters.

Staff Position Searches We are pleased to welcome Trinity’s new Office Assistant, Jacob Gasho. He is an excellent addition to our staff. We think he is doing a wonderful job and if you haven't met him, please take the time to introduce yourself.

The search committee is currently still seeking candidates for the Children and Youth position. When the position was fir st posted, it didn’t prompt a very strong response. This led to a revaluation of the job description, and it is in the process of being reposted. We know the right candidate is out there and we ask you to include this in your prayers.

Structured Conversations Late spring and early summer will bring exciting things. We'll be having a series of structured conversations on Sundays after church and again on Wednesday evenings toward calling new pastoral leadership. The Pastoral Team felt our communal conversation concerning the change in time for services was so successful that we'd like to continue with the format. You will find detailed information about these structured conversations elsewhere in this newsletter.

Call Committee Finally, what you've been waiting for is coming soon. We anticipate that the Council will be inviting nominations for the Call Committee in June and selecting the seven voting members, plus an alternate or two, in July. Be thinking and praying about who you think might be called to serve. As always, it's a privilege to serve you. Thank you for having us be a part of your community for this season.

Easter Blessings from Pastor Jess, Pastor Lou, and Pastor Michael!

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Meet Our New Trinity Staff Members

Hello, my name is Jacob Gasho and I’m the new office secretary. I recently graduated from KU with a degree in the visual arts. I’ve made paintings, drawings, videos, and music; but right now I’ve focused on making music more than anything. I’m originally from Wichita, Kan., and didn’t move to Lawrence until I started going to school here about two years ago. I also practice Zen Buddhism down at the Kansas Zen Center which is only a few minutes away from your guy’s church.

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Note: Trinity Council meetings are usually the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., in the Social Room, except for December when the Council often does not meet. Members of the congregation are welcome at meetings, and there is a period for “open communication” at each meeting for members to briefly share comments or concerns. Contact the Council President or any Council member if you have questions.

Acolytes: Sue Reeder Adult Faith Formation: Marianne Wilkinson Altar Care: Cheryl Taylor Arts & Environment: Graham Barnes, Linda Carter Assisting Ministers: Susan Hadl Baptismal Coordinator: Julie Holmberg Cantors: Sandy Cooper Children’s Sermons: Cathy Box Endowment Fund: Harriet Shaffer Evangelism Chair: Fellowship/Hospitality: Marilyn Clark Finance Chair: J im Cooper Financial Secretary: Jane Warren Global Concerns Chair: Habitat for Humanity: Learning: Terelle Mock

Lectors: Kelly & Olivia Rice LINK: Carole Rehder Memorial Chair: Andrea Parson Personnel Chair: Kelly Rice Property Chair: John Mar tello Social Concerns Chair: Deb Boatr ight (inter im) Children’s Sunday School: Becky Maletsky Sacristan: Ruth Anne Polk Stephen Ministry: Ruth Sarna, Karen Hunt Stewardship: Ushers: Tami McNemee WELCA Officers: Karen Sanders, Carol Ann Salber , Cheryl Taylor Worship & Music Chair: Annielaur ie Seifer t

Council Members Officers: Jim Cooper, president; Tami McNemee, vice president; Brenda Albright, secretary; Dan Warren, treasurer

Class of 2019: Jim Cooper, Sue Reeder, Carole Rehder, Dan Warren

Class of 2020: Jennifer Martello, Matt McNemee, Tami McNemee, Molly Olson-Kelly

Class of 2021: Webb Hecker, Loren Maletsky, Bill McGraw, Ted Smith Staff: Pr . Michael, Pr . Jessica, LaDonna Atchinson

Our Ministry Team Leaders

Children’s Sermons volunteers: A few more people to provide children’s sermons on Sundays. Pick which date works for you. Please see Cathy Box with questions or to volunteer.

Ushers: Ushers serve one Sunday a month. Call/email Usher Coordinator, Tami McNemee.

Coffee hour volunteers: set up coffee before 9:30 a.m. service. Clean up at 10:45 a.m. Cookies are in the freezer, or bring some of your own, if you wish. Sign-up at Welcome desk.

Pet Pantry volunteers: please see page 6 for details on how you can help during the week or on Saturday mornings. This includes helping pick up donations around town and delivering them to Trinity, bagging the food into smaller portions (generally Friday or Saturday mornings), and setting up the food on table Friday morning to prepare for clients on Saturday. See Susan Hadl or Chrissy Davenport.

Let’s Talk about Trinity in May & June

#2 Looking at Staffing and Congregation Size Dynamics Sunday, May 12; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday, May 15; 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

#3 Looking at the Office of Pastor – Gifts and Expectations Sunday, June 2; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 5; 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

#4 Looking Again at the Congregational Vitality Survey – New Insights? Sunday, June 9; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 12; 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Pr. Michael +

Transition Consultant

to all who contributed to special offerings during Lent and throughout Holy Week. The Lenten, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday offerings of $1,230.25

benefitted ELCA World Hunger.

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(Trinity Adult Lifelong Learning) in Spring Sunday morning – Conference Room – Meeting at 8:30 a.m., in the Conference Room, continues the Augsburg Adult Bible Study unit on “Discipleship and Mission (Matthew, Luke, Romans).” Library – The Life Enrichment class meets at 8:30 a.m. Conference Room — The Adult forum class meets at 10:30 a.m., to look at the Gospel of Luke. Pope Francis described Luke’s Gospel as “The Gospel of Mercy.” 2nd Monday — Women’s Book Study meets for a potluck at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room.

Tuesday — Tuesday Morning Bible group meets at 10 a.m., in the Conference Room, until May 21 (taking a break for summer, resuming after Labor Day). For information, contact Julie Holmberg.

Thursday — Bible Study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., in the Chapel, until May 23. Then they will take a break for summer. They are studying The Great Courses video series on the Old Testament.

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Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is

Saturday, May 4, at 8:30 a.m., at the HyVee at W. 6th & Monterey.

Men’s Night Out is Monday, May 13.

Contact John Wilkinson, for details. All men of Trinity are invited to men’s group

events.

Put info in LaDonna’s box (by women’s restroom in office wing) or email llatchinson@tlclawrence.org.

May 15

Discover the Wonder of God’s Universe

at Vacation Bible School!

June 10-13 Monday-Thursday,

at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont. Family Dinner: 5:15 p.m.

VBS Fun: 6-8 p.m. Jointly sponsored by Trinity

Lutheran, Plymouth Congregational and First Baptist Churches

Brochures and sign-up information are in the narthex. Questions? See Jennifer Alderdice.

Apart from all of that, in my free time I love to explore the world of tea and go for walks on hiking trails with friends. Thanks for making me feel welcomed here in your church!

Best, Jacob

Greetings to the Trinity Lutheran community! While I’ve had the good pleasure of meeting a number of you in person, there are still many I’ve yet to introduce myself to… My name is Maggie Werth, and I’m delighted to be joining you all as your new choir director! I am originally from Topeka, Kan., where I grew up playing piano, organ, and singing in a wonderful parish children’s choir program, the Most Pure Heart of Mary Schola Cantorum, where I later acted as choral scholar/intern in high-school, as well as on and off during my college career. I’m currently a student at the University of Kansas pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music Performance in organ and church music with Dr. Michael Bauer, and have had several wonderful opportunities to work in the field of church music throughout my studies. These include positions as organist at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in KCMO, and most recently as choir director at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, Kan. I am excited to bring my work and experience to Trinity Lutheran alongside my friend and colleague from the KU organ department, Megan McCoy. I look forward to getting to know you all, and anticipate with much excitement the wonderful music making and memories to come!

Please note: Maggie will have her junior organ recital Sunday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., in Bales Recital Hall on the KU west campus, 1600 Stewart.

TLC Adds Office Assistant, Choir Director Continued from p. 2

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Women of the ELCA Meetings this Month — Two-Way Blessings

Coordinating Council: Tuesday, May 7, at 9 a.m., in the Conference Room.

Sewing/Work Day: Meets Wednesday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Social Room. Bible Study Groups meet Wednesday, May 15, in the Conference Room Naomi Group, 1:30 p.m. Deborah Group, 7 p.m. Lesson Leader: Janet Ross Lesson Leader: Harriet Shaffer Hostess: Julie Holmberg Hostess: Carol Salber

Stephen Ministers bring distinctively Christian care to those in need! They use both words and deeds to express Christ’s care for others. When was the last time someone really listened to you? We’re talking about undistracted, full attention kind of listening. That’s one of the ways Stephen Minister care for others! Are you searching for a new ministry opportunity in our congregation? Stephen Ministry is our congregation’s one-to-one caring ministry and right now we are looking for members who are willing to pay the cost — Commitment Of Self and Time — remembering that the blessings will outweigh the costs! Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God’s love with those who need it most, those who may be making a long journey through the valley of a life crisis. Is God calling you to reach out to those who are hurting? Please begin praying and considering serving as a Stephen Minister. We hope to begin a training class in the fall. For more information, contact one of the Stephen Leaders —

Ruth Sarna + Karen Hunt

Do It All in Jesus’s Name Annual Bake, Book & Bloom Sale is Here: Support Women’s & Children’s Interests The Women of the ELCA’s annual Bake, Book, and Bloom sale is this month: Friday, May 24 & Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Accepting donations of:

Books DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums Puzzles & games You can bring the above items NOW. Garden items or décor in good condition are also welcome. Have glass pie plates to donate? We’ll take those, too. Put them at LaDonna’s office door, and she’ll take them to the basement collection area. Garden and house plants can be brought to the church Fellowship Hall beginning Tuesday, May 21. Baked items

should be plated and brought to the Fellowship Hall kitchen Thursday, May 23. Pies are BIG sellers; we have a few glass pie plates you can use, so let us know if you’d like one or two. Questions on books, videos and music - see Karen Sanders or Carol Ann Salber. Questions on plants - see Barb Kurtz. Questions on baked goods - see Cheryl Taylor.

Thanks for joining WELCA in assisting women and children in Lawrence and worldwide as they share the proceeds this event with non-profit organizations which reach them.

The storage area in the basement is slowly

filling up again! Let’s gather another truck/vanload or two of all types of sewing items (machines, fabric, thread, scissors, trims, buttons, zippers, rotary cutters) and yarn (plus knitting needles and crochet hooks) for Once We Were Refugees. Bring items to LaDonna’s office. Need something picked up or have

questions? See Annielaurie Seifert, or call the church office. And please tell your friends about this wonderful opportunity to “repurpose” sewing items no longer needed into valuable skills learned and support for refugees.

Mmm, pie!

Thank you teachers, students, and everyone

who has supported our children’s and

youth education programs this year!

We hope to see you Sept. 8, when Sunday School &

confirmation resume for the fall term!

Sunday School End of

Year Event Sunday, May 19 after 9:30 a.m.

service

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4th Annual Nehemiah Action Assembly

May 7, 6 p.m. At Lied Center

Justice Matters is at the culmination of its 4-step process: Listening (house meetings), Researching (community problems assembly),

Carving our issues (solutions briefing), and now the Nehemiah ACTION Assembly where leaders are asked for systemic change in systems that are broken. This day has resulted in $15 million in funding for affordable housing, steps for childhood trauma intervention, and mental health intervention training for all officers in Lawrence. This year Justice Matters is focused on restorative justice for schools and the criminal justice system. Tickets are available through our Trinity reps:

Chelsy Larson, Steve Ozark and John and Keela Meiers

www.justicemattersinkansas.org

Congratulations, Graduates! High School ...Rachel Teresa VanZandt, daughter of Glenn and Julie (Trowbridge) Van Zandt and granddaughter of Shirley Anderson and the late Dennis Anderson, will graduate from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Mo. Rachel will attend Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., in the fall, majoring in psychology and art.

College ...Morgan Albright is graduating from Fort Hays

State University with a degree in psychology. She is the daughter of Brenda Albright. ...Alexis Grace Czapinski is graduating from Washburn University in Topeka with degrees in kinesiology and sports management. She has been nationally ranked in the top 5 in ITA and MISAA in tennis singles and also top 5 in doubles nationally. After graduation, she has been hired as the associate women’s tennis coach at West Point, New York, N.Y. She is the daughter of Sara Brooks Czapinski and granddaughter of Grace Endacott Brooks. ...Peyton Elizabeth Kaercher will graduate from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of music degree in music therapy. She will do her internship in a Gardner, Kan., school in the fall. Her parents are Pam and Leo Kaercher. Her grandmother is Cheryl Taylor. ...Merete Annelise Lyche graduated from West Texas A&M in Amarillo, Tex., on Dec. 15, 2018, with a bachelor of science degree in animal science. She is employed as a management trainee in the genetics division of Smithfield Hams, and currently works on a boar farm in southern Virginia. Her parents are Eric and Kari Lyche. ...Christina K. Wiley will graduate from Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in human development and family science. She has been accepted to Vanderbilt University in the fall to continue studies toward becoming a nurse practitioner. She is the daughter of Dan and Sonia Wiley, granddaughter of Francis and Donna Wiley, and niece of Cheryl Wiley and Crystal and Steven Miles.

Missed getting your graduate’s info in this month? Please send it to LaDonna, llatchinson@tlclarwence.org, by May 10, to be included in the May 19 bulletin and June newsletter. Please provide the graduate’s name, name(s) of parents and/or grandparents, school from which graduating (plus degree if college), and future plans, such as job, college and major, and military service.

Habitat Takes Applications for Aging in Place Program The Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place (AIP) Program is accepting applications from Douglas and Jefferson County seniors (age 55+) who need assistance with exterior home services. AIP program focuses on accessibility improvements, mobility modifications, weatherization enhancements and critical home repair services that allow elderly people to remain in their own homes longer than they otherwise may be able to. Lawrence Habitat wants to make continued homeownership for older homeowners a reality so they can age in place with the comfort and dignity they deserve. Applicant (or a member of the household) must be 55 years of age or older, and own the home. Household income must fall under 80% of the Area Median Family Income. Applicant must occupy the home as a primary resident. For more information on the AIP program, or to apply, please email hps@lawrencehabitat.org or call 785-832-0777.

5K Benefits Family Promise The annual 5K Home Run 2019 is Monday, May 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m., in South Park. This fundraiser helps local families get back into permanent housing. How can you help? Run, walk or roll! Teams of 4+ register for $20 per person; individuals are $25 until May 1. Register at https://bit.ly/2XfqsbR. Volunteer! On race day you can help set up, check in participants, serve as course marshals along the route, clean up and more. Sign up at https://bit.ly/2EmOLxc. Sponsor! Sponsor packages are at https://bit.ly/2T2dkHO.

Trinity’s next week assisting First

Southern Baptist Church’s hosting of Family Promise is June 16-23. See Deb Boatright for details.

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Attendance Statistics Week 2017 2018

4th Sunday Jan. 29: 178 Jan. 28: 156

5th Sunday Feb. 5: 157 Feb. 4: 136

6th Sunday Feb. 12: 196 Feb. 11: 117

7th Sunday Feb. 19: 166 Feb. 18: 230

Finance Committee Update (to 01/31/18)

Actual Actual Actual Budget

Jan. 2018 Jan. 2017 YTD 2018 YTD 2018

Income $71,716.18 $32,875.85 $436,479.05 $435,800.00

Expenses $35,262.88 $36,437.94 $398,992.18 $439,598.55

Surplus / (Deficit) $36,453.30 <$3,562.09> $37,486.87 <$3,798.55>

Line of Credit Balance $57,054.34

Food Pantry Need in March: Canned fruit

(peaches, pineapple, pears), Applesauce, Peanut Butter, Dry Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce

Put info in LaDonna’s box (by women’s restroom in office

wing) or email llatchinson@tlclawrence.org.

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Sign-up for Flowers, Radio Help keep our altar beautiful with Sunday flowers and our service on the air by donating for altar flowers and/or sponsoring the radio broadcast of the Sunday service on KLWN in 2019. Call the church office, 843-

4150, for available dates to sponsor in memory or honor of loved ones or a special occasion.

You can set up your date to sponsor annually or as a one-time occasion. Altar flowers are $55 per week; a radio broadcast is $85. Or you can split the cost by sharing a date with someone. Please note there are no altar flowers in Lent or Advent, but radio broadcasts are available for all Sundays.

Receive TLC Weekly ENews, Monthly Visitor by Email Sign up for our weekly enews and monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on what’s going on at Trinity even if you miss a Sunday. Send your email address to llatchinson@tlclawrence.org, and LaDonna will add you to the distribution list. You can also receive your monthly Trinity V isitor via email instead of receiving a paper copy through the US postal mail service at any time.

Spring

rains followed by warm sunshine are great for our gardens — and they make the grass grow! Help keep our Trinity church grounds looking good by joining our lawn mowing team. You can pick a section of the yard, and decide how frequently you can help. The church provides all equipment (mower, weed trimmer, gas) for you to use. Contact Brad Richards, property manager, 785-843-4150, ext.

214, for more details or to sign-up. Thanks!

Trinity Serves LINK Tuesday, May 14 See the sign-up sheets at the Welcome Desk to donate food and/or volunteer for LINK (Lawrence Interfaith Nutrition Kitchen) at the site, 1st Christian Church, 10th & Kentucky. You can also make a check to Trinity with “LINK” on the memo line to help pay for the milk, bread, and fruit that we buy.

Monthly Update From Interfaith Food Pantry Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry (TIFP) was open nine days in March, serving 240 households (including 188 children, 454 adults, 32 senior adults) Of these, 21 new households enrolled for food assistance in March. In March, total expense for food purchased locally and through Harvesters was $1,225.85. Total retail equivalent value of all food provided (food donated and purchased for the 240 families in March) was $5,508. TIFP was grateful for about 2,000 items/canned food donated by the Boy Scouts “Scouting for Food” food drive held Saturday, April 6. Six TIFP volunteers collected the food

and brought it to TIFP that day where it is currently being organized and shelved in the pantry. They are grateful to the Boy Scouts and their food drive, and all of the partner churches and individuals for donations of food and money to purchase food for the pantry patrons who are in need of food assistance in Lawrence and Douglas County. The mobile food pantry is on the fourth Saturday of each month at First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold. It serves about 225 families each month. Several food pantry volunteers, along with individuals from Trinity Episcopal and other friends, join First Baptist, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, the Salvation Army, and community groups meeting those Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. At Trinity Lutheran, put food donations under the large table in the narthex. Or make monetary donations to Trinity Lutheran with “Food Pantry” on the memo line, and we’ll see that it gets to the TIFP.

For Your Information

Food Pantry Need in May: Peanut Butter, Grape

Jelly, Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears & Pineapple)

Attendance Statistics Week 2018 2019

12th Sunday March 25: 173 March 24: 169

13th Sunday Easter, April 1: 296

March 31: 151

14th Sunday April 8: 133 April 7: 177

15h Sunday April 15: 105 April 14: 171

Finance Committee Update (to 03/31/19)

Actual Actual Actual Budget

Mar. 2019 Mar. 2018 YTD 2019 YTD 2019

Income $47,672.23 $29,012.82 $99,284.80 $105,887.52

Expenses $39,271.90 $34,904.54 $98,416.35 $114,139.79

Surplus / (Deficit) $8,400.33 <$5,891.72> $868.45 <$8,252.27>

Line of Credit Balance $38,543.44

Saturdays: 10 a.m.-12 noon

Enter by south door to Fellowship Hall, off of 13th St. For: anyone needing pet supplies to take care of beloved pets instead of giving them up for adoption in hard times.

The pantry frequently feeds 500+ pets a week. After spending a considerable amount of time getting ready for a spay and neuter event in coordination with the Lawrence Humane Society, they are in the middle of the procedures, having completed four days of it by the end of March. If you’d like to volunteer with the pantry, contact Chrissy Davenport or Susan Hadl.

During the week: Sort and organize stock

Friday, 9 a.m.: Set up for Saturday distribution

Saturday mornings: Bag pet food, serve clients

when the pantry is open. We serve from the south door facing 13th St., from 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Cat food (dry & canned) & litter needed most.

Can’t shop? Monetary donations are welcome to buy what’s most needed.

Know someone grieving a pet’s death? Perhaps a contribution to our pet pantry in the pet’s name will bring some comfort. Find a special card from the Welcome desk to the pet’s owner, noting your donation honoring the pet.

Trinity’s Pet Pantry

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