New Sermon Series ‘Samson’ Begins April 7Think you’re strong? Even our best intentions can falter when we face temptation and distraction. Join us for “Samson” a new sermon series beginning on April 7th. This sermon series is especially for the men in the congregation (though the women will like it too) as we look at what God’s Word says about standing strong against the forces of darkness that want to take us out.Samson’s accomplishments are legendary and so are his weaknesses. He was a man that had incredible God-given potential but also made bad decisions. His story is recorded in the Book of Judges, Chapters 13-16. Many people are familiar with the story of Samson but we want to provide you with an in-depth look at his life. Through this series we’ll be looking at our own strengths and weaknesses with a focus on Christ who forgives our failures and makes us strong.

Week 1 When Strong Men Are Weak

Week 2 Emotions That Take Strong Men Down

Week 3 Small Steps Towards Big Destruction

Week 4 Failing Forward

Vol. 15, No. 4 April 1, 2013

‘From This Day Forward’ Sermon Series Begins May 5Tired of watching marriages crumble? Fed up with couples giving up? Would you like to guarantee that your marriage will last? Join the fight against destruction and make five commitments to fail-proof your marriage, “From This Day Forward.”

Week 3 Have Fun Week 4 Stay Pure

Week 1 Seek GodWeek 2 Fight Fair

Week 5 Never Give Up

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Trinity Welcomes New MembersThe following new members were received on March 17. Please join us in welcoming them into our community. No

pictures were provided for the following people, but Trinity is happy to welcome them to our community: Ronda Armitage, Ashley Barham, Rachel Estes, Ronald Flaska, Cindy Garza, Rene Garza, Howard Hilsabeck, Barbara Hilsabeck, and Mariko Peterson.

Jennifer Clayton Rhonda Grisham Shannon Hoffman Anastassia Hummel James Hummel

Debra James Jeff James Howard Kappler Virginia Kappler Colleen McClelland

Anita Wiese Theodore Wiese Kent Wuensche

Jennifer Perkins Kyle RichterDaniel Patton

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2013 Summer Kids CampThe Greatest Love Story Ever Told is the theme for our Summer Kids Camp here at Trinity. Our campers will be excited to learn about how Disney movies relate to biblical stories. We will be actively engaging

in our strategy Up, In, & Out: Connecting with God, Connecting with Followers of Jesus, and Connecting with Others. Kids Camp is an 11-week program consisting of Chapels, daily devotions, arts and crafts, organized play, field trips,

pool days, etc. We are open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., starting May 28th - August 9th. Our counselors are dedicated to making this a memorable and fun summer for your child(ren).

Kids Camp is asking if anyone can help by donating any of the items listed below. We are in need of some new and exciting toys and crafts for our Kids Camp. We greatly appreciate any donations made as it will greatly benefit our ministry and will mean a lot to the kids!

� Game tables � Hot wheels � Fisher Price dollhouse people � Mr. Potato head(s) � New markers and crayons � Stamps and ink � Paint � Glitter � Beanbags � Dress up clothes � Games � Your time (reading to our little campers, leading arts and crafts, leading devotions, or any other gift/talent you

may have)We are praying for a wonderful summer where our children are safe, actively seeking Jesus while applying what they

have learned to their everyday lives, and having a blast! We are also praying for our staff that they become closer to Jesus and work through Him. That they stay healthy and have energy for what every day may bring. We look forward to a great Summer 2013!

Jennifer Horn & Ashley Gonzales

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Confirmation Class of 2013On Palm Sunday, March 24th, the twenty-three young people pictured below confirmed the faith into which they were

baptized. We offer our congratulations and ask that God bless them as they continue their walk with Him.

Jacob RyanStoerkel

Philippians 4:4

Andrew Thelonious StruckmannIsaiah 43:1b

Audrey NicoleUlloa

Proverbs 31:25

Amber Danielle Velazquez

Philippians 4:13

Tyler JamesZapata

Joshua 1:9

Aaron BriceMontalvoJohn 15:5

Lauren Taylor Montalvo

Romans 12:12

Kasey NicolePickett

Matthew 5:8

Andrew William ReBeau

Psalm 31:3

Mary AllisonRoesel

Jeremiah 29:11

Jay AllenRyley

John 3:16

Joshua Thomas Hernandez

Revelation 1:8

Madison Renee Herrera

Philippians 4:13

Victoria FeJunkans

Romans 1:16

MeredithKaspar

Romans 8:1

Meghan Elizabeth Landry

John 3:16-17

Jordan Christopher Lewis

Psalm 46:1

Alyssa NicoleBrown

Philippians 4:13

Emma RileyCrane

Proverbs 3:13-14

Ellen ElizabethFinke

Psalm 139:9-10

Valentina Diamatina Gonzalez

Genesis 1:1

Matthew William Guynes

Proverbs 30:5

Tatyanna Ke’ara Louisa Benavides

John 3:16

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Spring Food DriveMark Sunday, April 28, on your calendar. This is

the date for our next Trinity Food Drive. Last fall was a huge success, perhaps the most generous of all food drives. Therefore, the bar has been raised, let’s rise with it. Together we can make this Spring Food Drive even better. Remember to bring nonperishable food, diapers and baby items, and money, all of which will go directly to our neighbors in critical need. Look for the reminders in the service folder and on the digital signage. We look forward to working with you doing God’s work. Call Tana Bell at 713.540.2812 with any questions.

Job PostingTrinity Lutheran Church

& School is seeking a candidate to serve in the role of Executive Director of Finance (Controller). Trinity is a dynamic and growing Christian church in Downtown Houston ministering to a broad spectrum of the community including professionals and the homeless. Established in 1879, Trinity is one of the largest congregations affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. This new position on the staff will be responsible for managing all the accounting and financial reporting functions at Trinity. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance; excellent computer skills; demonstrated leadership and administrative skills; and a strong faith in Christ. Interested candidates should submit their resume to Lisa Velazquez (lvelazquez@trinitydt.org). Contact Lisa for a detailed job description.

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Cracking the Egg CodeHave you ever wondered what those terms on egg-carton labels

mean? I must admit I only check for size, price, and expiration date. I haven’t even noticed some of the terms, so I found this glossary interesting and I’m going to check this out the next time I buy eggs (which isn’t very often).

1. Free-range or cage-free: Free-range means hens have daily access to the outdoors or are raised outdoors. Cage-free hens aren’t kept in cages, but rather are allowed to roam free in large barns or yards.

2. Omega-3: Hens were given feed that included items like flax, marine algae, or fish oils to boost omega-3 fatty acid levels in their eggs.

3. Organic: Hens had minimal exposure to antibiotics, commercial fertilizers, fungicides, growth hormones, herbicides, and pesticides. Eggs with the “USD organic” seal follow production guidelines set by the USDA National Organic Program. Because it costs more to produce eggs that way, they are usually more expensive than conventional eggs.

4. Pasteurized: Eggs were heated to destroy bacteria. After pasteurizing, the eggs were covered in a food-grade wax to prevent absorption of cross-contaminants. If you’re worried about using raw eggs in a recipe, you might consider these.

5. Vegetarian: Hens were only given all-grain feed with no animal by-products or food scraps.

SOURCE: “Consumer Reports on Health” (February, 2013)

PROMISE: “And, once made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.” Hebrews 5:9 (NIV)

Julie Bertrand, Parish Nurse

“Dealing with Tough Questions,” a Mission U Workshop from Lutheran Hour Ministries

The “Dealing with Tough Questions” workshop is designed to equip us with answers to tough questions that we may be asked by unbelievers. Opposition to Christianity in America and how to share the one true God in a world full of alternatives will also be discussed. The workshop will be held in Pilgrim Lutheran’s Parish Hall at 8601 Chimney Rock at Beechnut, on Saturday, April 13, 2013. There will be coffee and fellowship during registration at 8:15 a.m. with the workshop beginning at 9:00 a.m., concluding at 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided along with child care for those needing it. There is no charge for the day’s activities, lunch, materials, or childcare, however advance registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Larry Ogg at 281.343.0283 or by e-mail at atexscot@yahoo.com. Those interested in attending may register through Pilgrim’s website at http://www.plchouston.org/ or at http://tiny-url.org/Workshop. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

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Stephen Ministers’ AdventuresDuring the 50 hours of initial training and the bi-monthly continuing education, Stephen Ministers develop and hone

their skills to work with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and change; to walk alongside them and offer Christian support and care. But one of the most amazing things about Stephen Ministry is the incredible bond that develops amongst the Stephen Ministers themselves! Here are a few photos to chronicle our recent adventures!

What a privilege to serve alongside such a dedicated group! Like the idea of developing deep and enriching bonds with others at Trinity while serving the Lord? Want to know more about this awesome ministry? Contact Pastor Leeland or any of the individuals wearing blue badges on Sunday mornings. We’d be glad to sit down and tell you about our ministry!

Some of our dedicated and caring Stephen Leaders at the Follow Me service. From left to right: Jean Minsch, Lorraine McKinney, Jan Case, Mike Dean, Linda Baccus, Julie Bertrand

The newest members of the Stephen Ministry family at Trinity: Steve Bell, Joanne Husser (Stephen Leader), George Sacaris, Kevin Juergen, Nita Juergen, Betty Berg, Kathy Krueger and Sandy Moreno-Lucio (not pictured, Rick Berg).

One way the Stephen Leaders encourage and uplift all the Stephen Ministers is through the blessings basket pictured below. On cards, the Stephen Leaders write Bible verses, thoughts and sentiments about each of the Stephen Ministers to encourage us - talk about uplifting!

A sampling of current, alumni and new Stephen Ministers on Commissioning Sunday.

Thanks, Thrivent, for underwriting the cost of the food for the commissioning luncheon!

On February 27th, Stephen Ministers worked together to serve a delicious potato soup for one of the dinners preceding the Lenten services.

Budding Artist at KrauseJustin is a resident of the Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSS) Krause

Children’s Center in Katy. He’s a bit shy and initially kept very much to himself. At the Trinity Charter School on campus he discovered an entirely new talent - ART! He’d never picked up a paint brush before and now you can’t get him to put one down. His gift is a natural one, and his delight and confidence from this new passion are a wonder to see. Once Justin found his new identity as an artist, he began gaining respect and admiration from his peers. He’s become a leader, helping others with their art projects, and his healing process has progressed significantly in a short period of time. We are so proud of him!

From LSS news - Winter 2012

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Trinity Adult Studies for AprilDaniel • Dave Weinhold • Room 205 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (10/15 - 05/26)

The story of Daniel reminds us individually and collectively to Hold fast. Stay faithful. God will triumph. After all, He is God, and He directs the course of human events for His faithful. Daniel’s is another great example of how God works to deliver us from evil and return us to close relationship with Him through Christ.

Have a New Family by Friday • Christina Putman • Room 214 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (02/24 - 04/21)Now that we’ve got the kids straightened out (Have a New Kid by Friday) it’s time to renovate the whole family. Built around solid Biblical principles, this video study by Dr Kevin Leman provides sound, practical advice on creating a happy family. If you think your family isn’t quite all it could be, this class is for you – lots of discussion, compassion and prayer – just what families need.Christina Putman and a team of experts will lead this class dedicated to Raising Our Christian Kids. All parents are invited.

Christian Character • Jim Cleary • Room 211 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/07 - 05/12)We desire to reflect Christ in our lives, but the only way to show the character of Christ is to be transformed by the Spirit. Constant prayer, daily Bible study, meaningful stewardship, faithful service – these are all characteristics of disciples. Come join us as we journey into a closer relationship with Jesus.

Change Your Words, Change Your Life • Krystle Marcis • Room 232 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/07 - 06/16)St John begins the gospel by saying “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God.” Change Your Words, Change Your Life is built around the powerful Word of God and examines how we use words to convey thoughts and emotions and to promote His joy, His power and His peace. Topics include How to be Happy, Speaking Faith and Not Fear, The importance of keeping your word, The power of speaking God’s word.

The Ministries of Elijah and Elisha • Craig Chancellor • Room 206 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (11/18 - 05/26)Elijah and Elisha – these two Old Testament prophets worked many miracles and pointed the way for the coming of the Christ. Their stories are recorded in the books of 1 and 2 Kings. Elisha succeeded Elijah and asked for “a double portion” of his spirit. Elisha also went on to perform twice as many miracles as Elijah and his ministry was twice as long – just what you’d expect from a God who hears and answers prayer.

Why Pray • Bill Fischer • Chapel • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (03/24 - 04/21)Abraham prayed; Moses prayed; Joshua prayed; David prayed; Jesus prayed constantly (over 40 of His prayers are recorded in the New Testament.) Paul admonishes us to “pray without ceasing.” Clearly prayer is a topic worthy of our attention. The Chapel class will study this foundational topic using a variety of classic resources including, of course, His Holy Word. Come join.Bill Fischer leads this class which always starts with the joyful singing of a few hymns.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study - Overview of the Bible • Audrey Black • Room 205 • 10:00 a.m. (01/08 - 05/28) The Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study group is studying an Overview of the Bible, a study that will build our faith through a better understanding of the accuracy and reliability of Scripture. We’ll see how Jesus Christ is always in the center of the Bible, how God preserves His holy and true Word, and how He brings the gospel to us in a magnificent and inspired way. Through all this, we’ll get to know Jesus better.

Genesis • Mary Oliver • Room 205 • Wednesday • 6:30 p.m. (04/03 - 05/29) The Wednesday Women’s Bible Study class goes back to the beginning as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. This is a great study of one of the foundation books of the Old Testament. There are still a few spaces around the table. Maybe one of them is just for you.

Sonrise Bible Study - Pastor Black • Room 121 • Thursday • 6:30 a.m. (ongoing)“The New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New.” These words of St. Augustine reveal part of the purpose of this early morning Bible study group – to study how the Old and New Testaments fit together. Most often this group studies the lectionary texts for the next Sunday morning. All are welcome to come for the strength and encouragement that come from fruitful study of God’s Word.

TnT Bible Study - Dag & Rachel Calafell • Offsite • 1st & 3rd Fridays • 7:00 p.m.This dynamic group of Trinity 20s and 30s, singles and couples, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month for Bible study and fellowship. Currently the group is studying Lee Strobel’s “The Case for Faith,” a Christian apologetics study. Please contact Dag and Rachel Calafell, rachel.calafell@gmail.com for more information.

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Prayers and Promises by Pastor David Leeland

Happy Easter! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!Romans 6:9-10 tells us that our Lord Jesus Christ is indestructible now that He is risen from the dead because death no

longer has any hold on Him. By His resurrection, Jesus broke the chains of death and turned the dead end of death into a door to heaven. Praise the LORD!

Listen with your hearts as you read Paul’s words:9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death He died He died to sin, once for all, but the life He lives He lives to God. [ESV]

The writer of Hebrews comments on the significance of Christ’s resurrection when he speaks of Jesus as our High Priest in heaven [7:24-25]:

24 … He holds His priesthood permanently, because He continues forever. 25 Consequently, He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. [ESV]

Jesus is able to save us to the uttermost because He is risen from the dead and lives forever! Let us take great comfort in these words and great encouragement!

What sin have you done that Jesus did not die for? What part of you and your life did Jesus not redeem when He died for you and rose to give you life? What part of your very being was not claimed by God and washed in the waters of your baptism that the Holy Spirit is not present in and working His sanctifying work? Is there anything about you or any particle of your being that’s not under the Lordship of your Savior?

The answer is, “None. He owns all of me.” Jesus died for every sin. Jesus redeemed every part. God claimed the whole you. The Holy Spirit is constantly and continuously working His sanctifying work. And every particle of your being is under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Our trouble is that we are not yet perfect as Christ is perfect. We do not yet love the Lord our God with all our hearts and with all our souls and with all our strength and with all our minds, and we do not yet love each other as ourselves [Matthew 22:37-40; Luke 10:27]. God is not finished with us yet. His sanctifying work goes on. His redeeming, restoring, renewing and reconciling work never quits this side of heaven so that when He raises us up from the dead, He will transform us and we will be completely and totally and perfectly His forever in His new heavens and earth [1 Corinthians 15:51-58].

May the grace, love, forgiveness and resurrection power of our Lord Jesus Christ give us such hearts and minds for others to be a blessing to them and to love them in Jesus. May we treat each other this way seeking the way of Christ and the new life we have together in Christ because He lives.

And especially, may every husband so love his wife with the grace and tenderness of our Savior, and may every wife love her husband in this same way. Amen.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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A History Lesson, Part 1In 1831, the Mexican government granted 4,428 acres of land to Kesiah Crier in south

central Texas. Crier’s family and the James Lyons family were the first white settlers in the area. The town of Schulenburg developed from two nearby communities: Lyons, founded in 1842, and High Hill, settled in 1842 and later named in 1858. According to Henry Wolf of the Victoria Advocate, this was also the site of Neil McKinnon’s store and on the cotton trail between the Confederacy and Mexico. In 1873, the Galveston, Harris and San Antonio Railroad bought land in the area and built a depot on the portion formerly owned by Louis Schulenburg, naming it after him. The first train arrived on New Year’s Eve of 1873.

In the latter part of the century, and into the very beginning of the 20th century, immigrants from Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia arrived in Galveston after a long voyage across the Atlantic, and then settled in the area, bringing with them their strong faith—primarily Catholic and Lutheran. As they struggled to establish their farms and businesses, they built simple country churches—arched Gothic Revival windows, facades clad in white frame siding or in stone, lone steeples rising up into the Texas sky. But cross the thresholds, and you are transported back in time to the majesty of European cathedrals, and the mother tongues of these early settlers.

Curious about the rest of the story? Join the PEP Club on Saturday, April 27, as we visit the painted churches around Schulenburg. We’ll leave Trinity at 8 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. The tour will break for lunch buffet at Oakridge Smokehouse. Cost is approximately $12 per person plus your lunch meal. Please RSVP to Bea Uhl (713.864.4919) or Cynthia Roney (roneyc10@gmail.com or 281.460.4263).

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Thanks!In Acts 2:46, Luke describes the Fellowship of Believers as a group that

• continued to meet together • continued with one mind (NASB)• devoted themselves to meet together (HCSB)• of one accord (YLT)

He went on to tell how the Fellowship ate together • with great joy and generosity (NLT)• with glad and generous hearts (ESV)• with joyful and humble attitude (HCSB)• with gladness and singleness of heart (KJV)These descriptions were certainly echoed during our Lenten Suppers as our Trinity Family gathered together on

Wednesday nights for food and fellowship. A special thanks to all the groups who prepared and served meals that strengthened us all in faith and community: Trinity Women’s Club, Trinity Youth, Stephen Ministry, Trinity Crochet Group, TnT and the RightTrak Missional Community, and the Trinity Ladies Circle.

PEP Club Tea PartyThe PEP Club definitely lived up to its name when the group gathered for a festive afternoon tea party. It was all

about People Enjoying People as we came together for fun and fellowship, good food and great music provide by Joe Kapusta. PEP Club is open to all. Contact Bea Uhl (713.864.4919) or Mary Mountford (713.436.2623) for more information.

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The 39 ClubThe 39 Club

is invited to meet in the foyer following the 11a.m. service on Sunday, April 14. We will decide upon a place and have lunch together.

In February our group of seven enjoyed lunch at The Corner Bakery & Cafe, one of Houston’s newest restaurants in the Washington Ave./Yale St. area, and in March returned to Shanghai River on Westheimer. For more information about this group contact Jean Minsch at 281.550.4752.

“For the 55+ Crowd”1. Get Ready, Get Set, and then maybe Retire.2. Remember when you do retire from your daily occupation, you do not retire

from the Kingdom of God. 3. Spend time with a financial planner to discuss your future financial needs. 4. Meet with a health care adviser to understand Medicare, long term insurance,

and health care needs as you age. 5. Read articles and books written by folks who share their experiences as retirees.6. Think about your spiritual growth. From “Engaging the Aging”- Winter 2013

“Life Quotes”“The progress of science is

important. But the lives of individual participants in scientific experiments are just as important. A single human being cannot be sacrificed to advance the interests of science.” – Robin F. Wilson, JD, Washington and Lee University law professorThis “Life Quote” is from Lutherans For Life

LHN Musical - Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are especially invited to a special presentation of the Lutheran High North musical “Into the Woods” to be held on the campus at 1130 West 34th St. on Thursday, April 25. Show times are 9 a.m. and Noon. Those interested in attending or desiring more information are asked to contact Rollin or Eldeen Cattau at 713.229.2950 or 713.682.3549. We hope that some of our seniors will be able to attend this annual event.

2013 GoverninG Board

Jim Baccus (Elder)Dag Calafell

Pastor Michael DornBill Fischer (Elder)

Bill Gebhardt (Elder)Tim Grady

Michael Kaspar (Elder)Scott Leitko

Michelle LeitnerJohn Menke

Michelle VanderwaterCharles Volek (Elder)

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Staff Directory

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Senior PastorPastor Michael P. Dorn ...........713.229.2940

Director of Caring MinistriesPastor David A. Leeland .........713.229.2916

Visitation PastorPastor Donald G. Black ..........713.229.2917

Director of Mission & Discipleship Pastor Aaron L. Lytle ..............713.229.2903

Director of MinistriesSylvia Schmidt ........................713.229.2962

Director of Music and Worship Jason Mangels .......................713.229.2937

Director of FinanceSue Holeman .........................713.229.2956

Director of Youth MinistriesKen Rodgers ..........................713.229.2931

Bookkeeper Barbie King .............................713.229.2963

Communications CoordinatorPam Schroeder ......................713.229.2944

IT Support Sean Bowen ...........................713.229.2954

Assistant to Director of Caring MinistriesSuzanne Kurth .......................713.229.2922

Assistant to Director of Mission & DiscipleshipChristina Putman ....................713.229.2905

HostRollin Cattau ...........................713.229.2950

HostessLisa Velazquez .......................713.229.2950

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Interim PrincipalDr. Bill Like .............................713.229.2964

TLS SecretaryJulie May ................................713.229.2901

Director of Early Childhood ProgramVictoria House ........................713.229.2932

Director of Extended Care & Kids CampJennifer Horn ..........................713.229.2967

Joyfully Sharing Christ’s Saving Love With All People Now!

Ladies Circle Ministries - April 4The monthly meeting of Trinity Ladies Circle

Ministries will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, in Room 205. Members and guests are invited to come early at 9:30 a.m. and enjoy refreshments and a time for fellowship.

The program for the day will be presented by our member, Debbie Leonard, and her husband, Bill Douglas. They will share pictures and stories of the two years they spent in Beijing, China.

The business meeting will include the election of officers for July 2013 - June 2014. Child care will be provided in Room 234. For additional information, please call Linda Banes, president, at 281.450.1517.

BCZ Spring Rally & Prayer Day - April 13Please mark your calendars

and plan to attend the Spring Rally and Prayer Day of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Bayou City Zone to be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2702 Rosalie St., on Saturday, April 13.

Tayler Banes, member of Trinity congregation, will be the guest speaker at the rally, sharing her experiences while attending the National Pro-Life Youth Gathering in Washington, D.C. Tayler, a senior at Summer Creek High School, participated in the March for Life at the Capital and also the Students for Life of America Conference.

Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. with the rally beginning at 10 o’clock. All are welcome and encouraged to invite their daughters and granddaughters to come with them.

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BAPTISM

March 3Daniel Albert Patton

NEW MEMBERS

Ronda ArmitageAshley BarhamJennifer ClaytonRachel EstesRonald FlaskaCindy GarzaRene GarzaRhonda GrishamBarbara Hilsabeck

CHURCH REPORTFebruary 18 - March 10

Howard HilsabeckShannon HoffmanAnastassia HummelJames HummelDebra JamesJeff JamesHoward KapplerVirginia KapplerColleen McClellandDaniel PattonJennifer PerkinsMariko PetersonKyle RichterAnita WieseTheodore WieseKent Wuensche

TRANSFER IN

Michael Holt from Redeemer LCMS - Spring, TX

TRANSFER OUT

Matthew Aulbach to Bethany LCMS - Austin, TXCraig Arispe to Trinity-Klein LCMS - Houston, TX

DEATHS

February 23David G. Kuhlmann

February 24Frederick William Witt, Jr.

March 2Jacquelyn Delores Rea

REvENUE UPDATE

Year to Date through 03/10/13Total Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $772,903Budgetary Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $865,689

HUG2 UPDATE

Year to Date through 03/10/13Total Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . $2,141,151Pledged to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,945,786

SUNDAy SCHOOL TOTALS

1-8 H.S. Adult02/24 58 9 19703/03 54 7 18303/10 32 8 149Total Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204.98

SUNDAy WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

8:15 9:31 11:00 11:15 Online02/24 306 188 154 65 1803/03 285 177 183 75 1503/10 180 103 160 50 17

April 2013Trinity Lutheran Church

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10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

10:30 AM TLS-EC Chapel

4:00 PM Stephen LeadersMeeting

6:15 PM Stephen MinistryLarge Group

7:30 PM Stephen MinistryPeer Supervision

8:00 AM Bible Study

8:15 AM TLS-LS Chapel

8:55 AM TLS-MS Chapel

10:00 AM WC - HPCC

5:30 PM FUEL

6:30 PM IGNITE

6:30 AM Sonrise Bible Study

10:00 AM Ladies CircleMeeting

5:15 PM Trinity Brass

6:20 PM Handbells

6:30 PM 931 Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

7:00 AM Middle School BibleStudy

5:30 PM Family Fun Night

10:00 AM 931 Set-up

8:15 AM WORSHIP (C)

9:30 AM SS & Bible Classes

9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP

11:00 AM WORSHIP (C)

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP

2:00 PM HLC Rehearsal

11:00 AM LFL Crochet Class

7:00 PM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

10:30 AM TLS-EC Chapel

7:00 PM Women's Club

8:00 AM Bible Study

8:15 AM TLS-LS Chapel

8:55 AM TLS-MS Chapel

5:30 PM FUEL

6:30 PM Faith DiscoveryClass

6:30 PM IGNITE

6:30 AM Sonrise Bible Study

5:15 PM Trinity Brass

6:20 PM Handbells

6:30 PM 931 Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

7:00 AM Middle School BibleStudy

8:00 AM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM 931 Set-up

8:15 AM WORSHIP

9:30 AM SS & Bible Classes

9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP (C)

11:00 AM WORSHIP

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP (C)

12:00 PM 39 Club2:00 PM HLC Rehearsal

7:00 PM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

10:30 AM TLS-EC Chapel

6:15 PM Stephen MinistryLarge Group

7:30 PM Stephen MinistryPeer Supervision

8:00 AM Bible Study

8:15 AM TLS-LS Chapel

8:55 AM TLS-MS Chapel

10:00 AM LC - HPCC

5:30 PM FUEL

6:30 PM Faith DiscoveryClass

6:30 PM IGNITE

6:30 AM Sonrise Bible Study

5:15 PM Trinity Brass

6:20 PM Handbells

6:30 PM 931 Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

7:00 AM Middle School BibleStudy

8:00 AM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM 931 Set-up

8:15 AM WORSHIP (C)

9:30 AM SS & Bible Classes

9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP

11:00 AM WORSHIP (C)

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP

7:00 PM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

10:30 AM TLS-EC Chapel

6:30 PM Health Cabinet

6:30 PM Sunday SchoolTeachers

8:00 AM Bible Study

8:15 AM TLS-LS Chapel

8:55 AM TLS-MS Chapel

5:30 PM FUEL

6:30 PM Faith DiscoveryClass

6:30 PM IGNITE

6:30 AM Sonrise Bible Study

5:15 PM Trinity Brass

6:20 PM Handbells

6:30 PM 931 Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

7:00 AM Middle School BibleStudy

8:00 AM BasketballFellowship Group

8:00 AM PEP Club Trip

10:00 AM 931 Set-up

8:15 AM WORSHIP

9:30 AM SS & Bible Classes

9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP (C)

11:00 AM WORSHIP

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP (C)

2:00 PM HLC Rehearsal

7:00 PM BasketballFellowship Group

10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

10:30 AM TLS-EC Chapel

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