Monthly Newsletter May 2020

Grace and peace be unto you from God,

our Father and our Lord and savior,

Jesus Christ. Amen.

God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!

Let us all continue to always be reminded of the goodness, graciousness and hope-filled promise of our God, especially during these times of social distancing that seem to never end. We are in a heightened state of “Am I safe, are others safe, can I safely get my needs”, and “when will this end?” and “what’s going to happen as everything opens again?” It may seem on the surface like we are focusing merely on the safety of ourselves, especially as we look at other people in stores as we steer clear or as we talk to others from a significant distance apart. I sadly learned of Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp sending out word that they have cancelled their on-site summer programming and Day Camp (VBS) programs at congregations. It has me down. Part of my thoughts were personal about not being able attend with my kids.

YET.

“YET” can be a very powerful word in terms of strength of our hope and trust in our God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. “YET” can imply that there is something else, that despite what may have been stated, seen, heard, etc. – that there is something else that continues, that marches forth, that provides the hope that someone is with us and there is something more that is beyond

what we currently fret and have concerns about.

“Let us all continue to always be reminded of the goodness,

graciousness and hope-filled promise of our God”

+ Pr. Soren BE BLESSED. BE A BLESSING.

pastorsoren.htlc@gmail.com In case of Pastoral Emergencies contact

Pastor Soren Schmidt (906) 290-1405

Covid-19 is happening. YET – we come together

for the sake of all brothers and sisters in the

world to pursue and hope for wellness, safety and

health to all around the globe. We social distance

for a greater purpose than ourselves. While we

grieve over the loss of lives, YET we rejoice over

those recovered and those staying well, and we

rejoice for all those risking themselves who lead

the way in continuing to provide care and basic

needs of people. YET, we continue to contact and

check in with one another in various other ways:

letters, phone calls, social media outlets, drive-by

social distancing visits, kind reminders that we

are #AllInThisTogether. YET…YET…YET!

YET, our God continues as always to deliver on

God’s promise: to walk through these things with

us, to grieve as we grieve, to rejoice as we rejoice,

to remind us that life continues and struggles

end, to remind us that we are never alone.

Fortune Lake has cancelled summer programs,

YET God remains and will continue to give us

this Place of Grace for future usage and calls us

together in memories and in the bond of Chris-

tian love and witness.

We still do not meet currently at our congrega-tion’s building, YET we are still Church together. YET we still cling to God and cling to one another in caring and loving witness as servant leaders. We see Church active in our community.

God, our Creator, longs and desires to always be

in a relationship with us, the created. God is with

us as we long and desire to for this time of dis-

tancing to end. And in that manner, God contin-

ues to call us through knowing “YET”.

Brothers and sister in Christ Jesus – call on the

Holy Spirit to continue to surround us with

“YET”. Let us embrace, consume, digest, embody,

exude, and share “YET” to all. God is in the “YET”

we seek, and God calls us to be in the “YET” as

well.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death

will be no more; mourning and crying and pain

will be no more, for the first things have passed

away.” Revelation 21:4

“He’ll wipe every tear from our eye, and make

everything new just like He promised. Wait. And.

See…” (Steven Curtis Chapman quoting Revela-

tion in his song “See”: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-25KlfLJOFg )

May our God of grace and glory and peace and love and strength and…”YET” continue to be with you all. Stay safe. Be well. Be blessed and be a blessing.

2020 SUMMER PROGRAMMING CANCELLED

go to: fortunelake.org for more information

“Out of love & safety for all, summer programming has been cancelled de to Covid-19 concerns.”

Unfortunately due to the

concerns associated with

Covid-19, Parish Ed is

cancelling VBS and the Thrift

sale at this time.

Stay tuned for any new

information when social

Distancing is no longer re-

quired.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Happy mother’s day to all you moms!

In the past, this was a very hard day to get through. It was a smack in my face, dagger-thrust to my heart kind of day. Filled with sorrow, pain, anger, envy, remorse & yearning; a day filled with self-pity. (But that’s okay!) A celebratory day for others, but a reminder of my lost dream. A dream I had since I was a little girl. A dream (a desire) as most little girls have... of being a mom.

To all you who struggle on Mother’s day because of this lost dream, I understand the hurts and frustrations associated with it. And above all, God does too!

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. ~ 1 Peter 5:10.

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:7

For any circumstance you find yourself in that has prevented you from having your own child, I pray that each one of you finds the peace you need to get through!

Infertility to me was like being on the outside, looking into a room that I longed to be a part of. A club per se’, a place that I was unfit to be. But that’s the misconception! I was NOT unfit!! Even though I could not conceive did not mean that I was any less special than those who could.

Let me repeat that! To you who need to hear this... Your childlessness does NOT make you unfit, incomplete, or inadequate in any way! You ARE precious, lovely, special, and whole. Not being able to have your own child does not make you any less of a woman!

“For we are Gods masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” ~ Ephesians 2:10

To God be the glory, through the tough times, and the good! AMEN!

MOTHER’S DAY AND CHILDLESSNESS

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes

all things, endures all things. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

Andrew Blake 5/01

David Kalliainen 5/01

Reba Andrews 5/02

Carrie Lystila 5/03

Kiara Markham 5/03

Roy Nerg 5/03

Maija Mechlin 5/04

Amanda Caldwell 5/09

Kelly Jo Pallosari 5/09

Kylee Hackman 5/11

Jim Vollmar 5/17

JoAnne Suokas 5/19

Patricia Sohlden 5/20

Paulette Archambeau 5/22

Owen Elenich 5/24

Pauline Tuohimaa 5/24

Ann Roth 5/25

Mark Young 5/25

Marvyl Wilson 5/30

Beck, Liisa

Bennett, Evelyn

Berg, Lois

Dorvinen, Stephy

Duerkop, Karen

Emmerling, Richard (the

family of

Freeman, Bob & Rose

Hall, Karen

Hausman, Renee

Hyrkas, Roger

Jacobson, Neeta

Johnson, Earl (the family

of)

Jurgensen, Garth

Julien, Larry

Kinnunen, Denise

Kolehmainen, Artie

Langseth, Julie

Lassila, Lorraine

Lescelius, Lois

McGrath, Marty

Mackrain, John

Makela, Paul

Mattson, Ruth

Medhurts, Jim

Medhurst, Violet

Manninen, George

Nordstrom, Mary Lee

Nordstrom, Trent

Pyykkonen, Michael

Pyykkonen, Nancy

Rossberg, Jack & Bertha

Safford, Dale (the family

of)

Schmidt, Leigh

Sohlden, Brian

Sohlden, Martha

Sova, Toni (the family

of)

Spiroff, “Bud”

Stark, Eero

Stokoski, Bill (the family

of)

Tormals, Howard

Valet, Maria

Walikainen, Dennis

Wisti, Mark & Amy

If you would like someone added to the prayer list, or

know of someone who should be taken off, please

contact the office. ALSO,

If you know of someone who is sick, hospitalized,

homebound, or imprisoned contact the office or Pastor

Soren.

Patti Kananen Lighthouse 1400 Poplar St Hancock, MI 49930 Betty Komula Norlite Nursing Cntr 701 Homestead Street, Rm 301B Marquette,MI 49855

Elsie Lauluma 39853 N Lauluma Road Chassell, MI 49916 George Manninen Portage Pointe- Delaware 520 Campus Dr Hancock MI 49930 Marilyn Manninen Lighthouse 1400 Popular Hancock, MI 49930

Florence Naumes C/o Kathy Vertanen 4254 Stream Bank Lane Hilliard, OH 43026 Jack & Bertha Rossberg 42025 Hamar St Chassell, MI 49916

Patrice Juopperi PO Box 194 South Range, MI 49963 Geri Kaiponen A Place Like Home 11274 Hill Rd Goodrich MI 48438

INSIDE STORY HEADLINE

2020 HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN LEADERSHIP

Council Executive Committee

President: Rhys Edwards, Vice President: Mary Pekkala

Secretary: Erica Bates. Treasurer: Mollie Trewartha

Committee/Work Group Council Representatives

Building & Property Committee: Mike Soumis 482-3009

Fellowship & Hospitality Work Group: Deana Wuori 370-5667

Finance Committee: Mollie Trewartha & 370-2759

Mary Pekkala 482-1413

Keeping Connections Work Group: Rhys Edwards 370-7186

Memorial Committee: Roberta Tapani 523-6119

Parish Education Committee: Kristina Mechlin 523-5351

Erica Bates 523-5351

Service & Witness Committee: Amanda Caldwell 801/509-

1133

Stewardship Committee: Mollie Trewartha & 370-2759

Mary Pekkala 482-1413

Worship and Music Committee: Pastor Soren Schmidt 290-1405

World Hunger/GWOH Work Group: Ken Simila 482-5892

INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHURCH COMMITTEE???

CALL THE OFFICE AND LET US KNOW!

“So, guard yourself

and God’s people.

Feed and shepherd

god’s flock– His

church, purchased

with His own

blood-over which

the Holy Spirit has

appointed you as

leaders.

~Acts 20:28

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Love — the best prayer

He prayeth best who loveth best All things, both great and small; For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth all. ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Pastor is asking families and individuals to video

some of the following:

1. a reading of their favorite Bible verses, and email them to

him (pastorsoren.htlc@gmail.com) so he can post them

online.

2. A video greeting to htlc members: tell us how you are,

Church Office Hours: Mon. & Thur.

12pm-5pm

Tues. & Wed. 9am-1:00pm

Friday: Closed

Church/Office Assistant:

Julie Judson office.htlc@gmail.com

Pastor’s Office Hours: M, W, & TH: 9am-2pm

Tuesday: Text study, and home visitation calls

Pastor Soren Schmidt (906) 523-4315

pastorsoren.htlc@gmail.com

In case of Pastoral Emergencies, contact

Pastor Soren Schmidt (906) 290-1405

Offices are physically

closed until further notice. Office duties

are being completed at home. Email

and voicemail are checked

frequently. Do not hesitate

to reach out if you need anything!

• Create an account online and begin donating with your

Checkin/Savings account or Debit/Credit Card.

a. Click on Sign In/Sign Up

b. Click on Create your GivePlus Account

c. Fill in your info, that’s it!

• Download the application , complete the form, and mail

it to Holy Trinity at 42905 Willson Memorial Drive Chassell,

MI 49916.

• Or, you can call Julie at the church office and provide her

with your banking details over the phone.

QUESTIONS Contact the church for any questions you may have

(906) 523-4315 or office.htlc@gmail.com

Here are the methods you can use to sign up...

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:

If you are in the position to contribute during this crisis and you don’t feel comfortable signing up for eGiving, you are welcome to mail your offerings to the church. (42905 Willson Memorial Drive Chassell).

42905 Willson Memorial Dr Chassell, MI 49916

The mission of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Growing in Christ,

Worshiping God, and Serving Others.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

42905 Willson Memorial Dr

Chassell MI 49916

Phone: 906-523-4315

Email: office.htlc@gmail.com

www.HolyTrinityLutheranChurch.org