Trinity Lutheran Church & School

300 Broad Street

Menasha, WI 54952

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September 2020 Newsletter

Trinity Lutheran Church & School (920) 722-2662 Church 300 Broad Street (920) 725-1715 School Menasha, WI 54952 www.trinitymenasha.com

Important Dates

• Events are starting to be rescheduled. Please check the monthly calen-

dar for updates.

• Services are open to the public by reservation only. Please contact the church office at (920) 722-2662 or bwohrabe@trinitymenas

ha.com.

• Services will continue to be available for live-streaming on Trinity’s Facebook page, and for later viewing on YouTube. Check the church website for more

details.

• You may also check the church Facebook page for a Daily Devotion from

Pastor Billings.

September 2020

Our Mission Statement: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Menasha is a fellowship of Lutheran Christians being empowered by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and His Sacraments to encourage, refresh, and strengthen both adults and children in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, while sharing His love with those who do not yet know their Lord and Savior.

Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings

Assoc. Pastor/Principal:

Rev. Keith E. GeRue

Choir Director: Mr. Tim Reuning

♪ Organist:

Mrs. Nancy Lephart ♪

History on September

The name September comes from the Latin septem, meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which began with March. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year. September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory, and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. The birthstone for the month is the sapphire.

Thank you

To all my friends at Trinity for their cards and messages celebrating 55 years as an ordained pastor. May God provide relief from the Corona Vi-rus so we may gather in worship and celebrate our Lord’s grace and love.

Rev. Ronald Meier.

Just a Reminder

Church Office will be closed September 4th and7th in Observance of Labor Day, &

September 21st to September 25th . If you have any questions please contact

Pastor Billings at sbillings@trinitymenasha.com

History on Labor Day

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, pros-perity, and well-being of our country. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement de-veloped to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

6:30am Ladies Bible 6:30pm Brd Meeting

Online

2 1st day of School for 3yr

old-2nd Grade 8:45 am Chapel

3 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation

4 No School

Church Office is Closed

5 5pm Worship

by Reservation & Online

6-14th Sunday after Pentecost

9am Worship by Reservation

& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online

7– Labor Day Pastor’s Day Off

No School/ Church and School Offices

closed 6:30pm Prayer Time At

Home No Women’s Bible

Online

8 School Resumes (All

Grades) 6:30am Ladies Bible

6:30pm Brd of Dir Online

9 8:45 am Chapel

10 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation

11

12 9am Food Pantry

5pm Worship by Reservation

& Online

13-15th Sunday after Pentecost

9am Worship by Reservation

& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online

14 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day 6:30pm Prayer Time At

Home 6:30pm Women’s Bible

Online

15 6:30am Ladies Bible 6:30pm Ladies Aid

16 8:45 am Chapel

17 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation

18

19 5pm Worship

by Reservation & Online

20-16th Sunday after Pentecost

9am Worship by Reservation

& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online

21 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day MAP Testing

6:30pm Prayer Time At Home

6:30pm Women’s Bible Online

22– Fall Begins MAP Testing

6:30am Ladies Bible

23 MAP Testing

8:45 am Chapel

24 MAP Testing

6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation

25 MAP Testing

26 9am Food Pantry

5pm Worship by Reservation

& Online

27-17th Sunday after Pentecost

9am Worship by Reservation

10:30am Ed Hour Online

28 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day 6:30pm Prayer Time At

Home 6:30pm Women’s Bible

Online

29 6:30am Ladies Bible

30 8:45 am Chapel

1st Quarter Midterm 5:15pm Catechism

Tr in i ty Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street , Menasha, WI 54952

September 2020

Church Office hours may vary

9/1 DURKEY, Dennis & Judith 9/2 MAYNARD, John & Sue 9/3 KESTER, Thomas & Barbara 9/4 DAHMS, Daniel & Peggy 9/4 HERTZIGER Mike & Tammy 9/5 JANDREY, Tim & Janine

9/6 WIRTH, Timothy & Laurel

9/8 VOIGT, Eric & Brittney 9/15 DRUM, Tom & Judi 9/18 RHODES, Gary & Lisa 9/20 KRAUS, Ronald & Dottie 9/29 EVENSEN, Richard & Carol 9/30 HARRMANN, Tom & Polly

9/1 COLLINGWOOD, David 9/2 BARTEL, Barbara 9/4 VOIGT, Eric 9/4 WENDLER, Brittany 9/6 DAHMS, Alexa 9/6 WOHLRABE, Beth 9/9 ACKER, Eileen 9/9 GERUE, Catherine 9/9 ROBINSON, Cora 9/10 FISCHER, Rodney 9/10 FLATER, Karon 9/10 RIGOTTI, Kathleen 9/12 CISKE, Calvin 9/14 BATHKE, Janice 9/14 CORRENTE, Margaret 9/15 MACH, Margie 9/15 OLSON, Lynn 9/16 HARRMANN, Polly 9/16 MAYNARD, Shannon

9/16 SIEGEL, Simon 9/18 FLEISCHER, Shirley 9/19 CISKE, Johanna 9/19 GERUE, Valerie 9/20 BALDAUF, Lois 9/21 DIESCH, Cindy 9/21 DURKEY, Dennis 9/21 RHODES, Lisa 9/23 MANTEUFEL, Deborah 9/23 WATSON, Carla 9/25 KOBS, Justin 9/26 BURSACK, Jared 9/26 HURST, Axle 9/26 VOIGT, Owen 9/26 WUSSOW, Craig 9/29 RADTKE, Aidan 9/30 BAILEY, Joshua 9/30 THOMAS, Jill

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

Trinity Congregational Statistics New Members/Transfers In: None Baptisms: None Weddings: None

Released/Transfers Out: Phil Moore, Emma Moore-Smith

Members Who Have Passed: Lee Zachek, Rev. William Robinson. 25For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. 26And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God. Job 19:25-26

Question 69: Why does God call Himself a

jealous God?

Because God is holy

A. He hates sin and insists on strict andperfect obedience;

B. He will not share with idols the love andhonor we owe Him;

C. He will punish those who hate Him.

Catechetical CommentsA Series

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

This month we take up The Close of the Commandments:

What does God say about all these commandments? He says, “I, the

LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sinof the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me,

but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” [Ex.

20: 5–6]

What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we

should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessingto all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly dowhat He commands.

The Catechism 1991 answers the question:

“Why does God call Himself a jealous God?” bysaying that God is holy. He hates sin and insists onstrict and perfect obedience; He will not share withidols the love and honor we owe Him; He will punishthose who hate Him. In support of this it lists thefollowing Scripture passages:

Ps. 5:4-5 – You are not a God who delights inwickedness; evil may not dwell with You. Theboastful shall not stand before Your eyes; You hateall evildoers.

Is. 42:8 – I am the LORD; that is My name; My gloryI give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols.

Ezek. 6:9 – I have been broken over their whoringheart that has departed from Me and over theireyes that go whoring after their idols.

James 4:12 – There is only one lawgiver andjudge, He who is able to save and to destroy.

It’s really quite simple. God views His role withus in relational terms – specifically that of marriage. He has redeemed us and set us apart, as a groomsets his bride apart. She is special to him. He hasdedicated his very existence to her. And heexpects her to be faithful to him. When God’speople follow and give their worship to other gods,He views it as adultery, as if a husband were tospend his sexual energy on prostitutes – giving toothers what belongs to his spouse.

There are a lot of sins dealt with in the TenCommandments. Each and every one is a violationof God’s law, but this one – whoring after othergods – is the one that makes Him really angry, aswell it should.

If you’ve ever been in a committed relationshipand been cheated on, you know why He feels thisway. When give our love, our worship, to anothergod – whether that be an idol of wood or stone orsome object or activity that is placed in higherpriority than God – we are being unfaithful to theGod who sent His own Son to save us. Howinsulting!

What do you worship? What do you put yourfaith in? If it’s not the One True God, repent. Prayfor God’s help to love Him and worship Him aboveall. T

Humbly in His service,Rev. Steven S. Billings

Senior Pastor

August 2020

Greetings Partners, I arrived back in the USA on July 28th

. After a hassle with American Airlines in

Chicago, I flew to Milwaukee instead of Appleton where my son picked me up. I am now by him in

Sheboygan, WI, and will be here for the 14 days suggest quarantine. I am doing okay and Covid-19 free.

Although the number of classes was fewer because of the Covid-19 virus, I feel the students felt more

open to ask questions about Jesus. In one of the classes a student, who works with Christians, ask me if

she could pray to God and if He would here her. The remaining class time was spent with discussion of

who Jesus was and what He did for all people. The Holy Spirit works in different ways and I have the

peace that He is working in her heart. Another student asked about my fish necklace with the cross in

the middle. She had heard some Bible stories of Jesus, so starting with the cross and then the fish, I was

able to share the love Jesus has for all people. The fish reminds Christians that we are to be fishers of

men, sharing that Jesus loves all. Pray for these students that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in

their heart. In Thailand children respect their parents and most of them have been brought up under

the Buddha influence, which says do good and not evil (the merit system), they cannot understand what

they can’t see or reason. For example how could Jesus die and then rise from the grave and how can we

be so sure of going to heaven. As we share the love Jesus has for everyone, wherever we are, we need

to remember the parable of the seeds in Matthew 13:1-23.

Thank each one of you for your partnership as the Lord gives each one of us different talents to

accomplish the work He has for us.

Take care and God Bless

David Pfeifer

Advance Conversation Student Intermediate High Conversation Student

Low Conversation Beginning English, Speaks some English at Home

Receiving a gift and speaking to the Congregation After prayer before going to the Airport

Waiting at the Airport Low English with Thai Help

FINANCIALPARTNERSHIP SUPPORT E.S.L. EDUCATION AND FAITHDEVELOPEMENT IN KYIV, UKRAINE

Kyiv Christian Academy (KCA) seeks to

support missionary families serving in

Kyiv by offering a quality Christ-centred

education and environment for their

children; and as the years have passed,

more and more students of

businessmen/women and embassy

employees also attend the school.

Around 30% of students at KCA are non-

native English speakers. E.S.L. is an

important support system in school

helping these students to excel

academically, and through the

relationships built in the classroom,

students are also being mentored in their

faith walks.

IMPACT

Still Needed91.4%

Funds Received/Pledged8.6%

Give online at:

https://missionofchrist.org/amandagroshek/

Send a check to:

Mission of Christ Network

P.O. Box 533

Concordia, MO 64020

Make sure to write: Amanda Groshek on the

Memo line.

GET INVOLVED

Monthly giving is more sustainable over the

long term and is a great way to be personally

involved in missions. Not only does it directly

connect you, the giver, to the ministry, but it

also allows long term missionaries, such as

myself, to be able to focus on serving instead

of also having to consider where funds for the

next month are going to come from.

WHY GIVEMONTHLY?

CURRENT FINANCIALSUPPORT FOR

2020-2021

To reach this goal, I need a total of

21 people or families to partner

with me in this ministry at

$100/month.

This 2020-2021 budget, which

started August 1, provides for needs

enabling me to focus on teaching

E.S.L. and helping students to grow

both academically and spiritually.

$24,722

HEAD. HEART. HANDS.Some reminders from new staff orientation

New staff orientation started Tuesday, August 18th. The director started by remindingeveryone that each day should start and end in God's Word, and so, our orientation startedwith a short devotion. In it he talked about how as Christians and educators we areconcerned with students' head, heart and hands.

We are teach students (so academics and critical thinking are represent their head). Ofcourse, we want them to do their best and succeed in their classes. We strive to build a goodlearning environment and grow a love for learning.

We are to disciple students' hearts, their relationship with God. In the Academic Coachingsessions, the teacher leading emphasises Biblical integration in lessons. This doesn'tnecessarily mean putting a Bible verse in every lesson or praying in each lesson, but insteadfocuses on teaching students to see God in the things around them and see others as Godsees them.

We are concerned with their hands, how they interact with others. 

What we think with our head, how we respond with our heart, and what we do with ourhands are all ways that we can reflect the love of Christ, each and everyone of us!

S T A Y I N T O U C H :

Email:amanda.groshek@missionofchrist.org

Blog: Called to Go (on Wordpress)

CALLED TO GO: KYIV, UKRAINE

Y E A R 1 , A U G U S T 2 0 2 0

The newsletter of Amanda Groshek (teaching English, sharing Jesus)

My office for the year

One of the families from the schoolinvited all of the new staff over fora traditional Ukrainain meal oneevening. Delicious!

SETTLING INMeeting coworkers and exploring the city

Taste and see that the LORD is good (Ps. 34:8)

We serve a God who doesn't just expect us to blindly follow Him, even

if sometimes that's how it may feel. Instead, if we keep our eyes open,

we can see God's hands at work all around us. This past month has

been spent settling in: getting to know coworkers, familiarizing myself

with public transit, exploring the city and so on.

God is present in conversations. Whether it's going for a walk or over a

cup of coffee, it has been a blessing to have a chance to meet with

fellow teachers outside of school and get to know a bit about each

other. These conversations have been full of stories, laughter and

encouragement. A few evenings ago, one of the families from the

school (the father is also a teacher at K.C.A) invited all for the new

staff over for a traditional homemade Ukrainian meal. One person

shared, "Sometimes God speaks to people in a whisper, but for me

God uses a hammer." It is a blessing to be able to hear about how God

is working in others lives and to reflect and share how He is at work in

my own as well.

God is present on the metro. A man got on the metro and sat down next to me.He was reading an ebook on his phone. Glancing over, I noticed that the texton the screen also contained references to Bible verses! It may seem like asmall thing, but ti was an excellent reminder that even in the everyday, God isthere.

God is present when exploring the city. A few weekends ago, three of us wentto visit Pechersk Lavra. Kyiv is full of beautiful churches, but the Lavra isperhaps the most well-known. It's certainly one of the oldest. Pilgrims comefrom all of the world to visit the caves under the grounds of the church. Andthe Pechersk Lavra still serves as a church home and functions as a monasterytoday. There are several churches on the grounds that offer weekly servicesthat locals still attend on Sundays. The view from the bell tower of the mainchurch, the Dnieper river, and the city is one of my favourites of Kyiv. From theactual design of the churches with the crosses at top pointing to Jesus, to justenjoying a beautiful view of both nature and the city reflecting God's artistry increation... God is there.

This time of settling in  has been a reminder that when we keep our eyes open,we can hear, taste, and see that all around us God is here, and God is good.

Prayer Requests:

- Thanksgiving for the time to settle in and get to know

coworkers before the busy-ness of school started.

- Thanksgiving that the 2019-2020 fundraising year

ended in the green.

- Prayers for the upcoming school year, for the health of

students and staff, for flexibility as we all figure out

teaching in person but with coronavirus precautions

A view of the main church, the Dnieper River andKyiv from the bell tower of the Pechersk Lavra.

This photo was taken near St.Andrew's church.

BEGINNING BALANCE DEPOSITS/INCOME WITHDRAWALS/EXPENSES ENDING BALANCE Acct

Nicolet General Fund $78,951.05 $39,066.55 -$64,356.52 $53,661.08 x 6843

Nicolet Restricted Funds $122,078.80 $9,220.37 -$2,704.41 $128,594.76 x Quarterly 8048

LCMS Endowment Fund $97,214.99 $11,426.62 -$141.37 $108,500.24 Quarterly

LCEF Steward Fund $2,244.67 $7,807.43 -$7,414.00 $2,638.10

Nicolet Money Market $23,446.68 $0.60 $0.00 $23,447.28 x 2026

RBC Account $37,460.62 $5,766.05 -$325.05 $42,901.62 Quarterly

Nicolet Memorial Fund $8,958.84 $5,868.19 $14,827.03 x Quarterly 8056

Nicolet Office Acct $993.99 $0.00 -$70.00 $923.99 x

Nicolet Debts Repaid $8,284.52 $1.03 $8,285.55 Quarterly 8021

Nicolet Think Tank $3,181.04 $3,181.04 Quarterly

Nicolet Scrip $15,660.21 $11,949.58 -$10,304.24 $17,305.55

Benevity Fund Acct $0.00 $2.67 $0.00 $2.67

TOTAL $401,377.30 $91,109.09 -$85,315.59 $404,268.91

LCEF Mortgage (BOTR) $1,087,356.65 $1,083,906.77

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 2020

Face Mask Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus. So why weren't face masks recommended at the start of the pandemic? At that time, experts didn't know the extent to which people with COVID-19 could spread the virus before symptoms appeared. Nor was it known that some people have COVID-19 but don't have any symptoms. Both groups can unknowingly spread the virus to others. These discoveries led public health groups to do an about-face on face masks. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now include face masks in their recommendations for slowing the spread of the virus. The CDC recommends cloth face masks for the public and not the surgical and N95 masks needed by health care providers.

How to wear a cloth face mask

The CDC recommends that you wear a cloth face mask when you're around people who don't live with you and in public settings when social distancing is difficult. Here are a few pointers for putting on and taking off a cloth mask:

• Wash or sanitize your hands before and after putting on and taking off your mask. • Place your mask over your mouth and nose. • Tie it behind your head or use ear loops and make sure it's snug. • Don't touch your mask while wearing it. • If you accidentally touch your mask, wash or sanitize your hands. • If your mask becomes wet or dirty, switch to a clean one. Put the used mask in a

sealable bag until you can wash it. • Remove the mask by untying it or lifting off the ear loops without touching the front of

the mask or your face. • Wash your hands immediately after removing your mask. • Regularly wash your mask with soap and water by hand or in the washing machine. It's

fine to launder it with other clothes. And, here are a few face mask precautions:

• Don't put masks on anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or otherwise unable to remove the mask without help.

• Don't put masks on children under 2 years of age. • Don't use face masks as a substitute for social distancing.

Tips for adjusting to a face mask It can be challenging to get used to wearing a face mask. Here are some tips for making the transition:

• Start slow. Wear your mask at home for a short time, such as while watching television. Then wear it during a short walk. Slowly increase the time until you feel more comfortable.

• Find your fit. If your mask isn't comfortable or is too difficult to breathe through, consider other options. Masks come in a variety of styles and sizes.

• Tie one on. Instead of a face mask, try a scarf or bandanna to cover your nose and mouth. If these tips don't help or you have concerns about wearing a mask, talk with your doctor about how to protect yourself and others during the pandemic.

FORMELLA 411 August 2020 ISSUE 5.3

Virtual Consultant Check Parents’ new dog, Bailey

Formella 411

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as

members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. ~ Col 3:15 (NIV)

Because of the better internet availability in Bo, starting in

July, the team and I began meeting virtually on a regular

basis to team check together. We are currently working

through Isaiah. It can be a challenging book with a lot of

references to locations, specific animals and plants that

don’t live or grow in Sierra Leone, as well as deep historical

and cultural background information that we can miss in

English. We are also continuously working to use

consistent spelling and accurate word choices. Please pray

for us to have wisdom, perseverance, and patience as we

work towards an accurate, clear, and natural translation

for the book of Isaiah.

In the second week of August, the reviewers met for the

second time this year to read through and make comments

on the Mende translation. This time they read through

various smaller books throughout a whole week. Thanks be

to God for the ten people who travelled to Bo to review

the books and give their input. Pray for their health and

protection.

As I mentioned earlier, I have been looking at Mende

resources available from various sources. I have found

resources (not all necessarily readily available, but at least I

know they exist) about Mende grammar as a whole or

specific aspects, ranging from the early to late 1900s.

Mende is one of two large language groups in Sierra Leone,

and many linguists and missionaries have analyzed and

documented this language. I am grateful to be able to read

their research and analyses and focus more time on

translation work, rather than discover so much on my own,

like so many Bible translation workers must do.

Working from Home

Like many of you, I have been learning to work from

home and all the benefits and challenges that go along

with it. A huge shout out to my parents for letting me

stay with them again; letting me commandeer their card

table to make a desk that can hold a second screen, a

planner and books; and letting me borrow their vehicles.

Life would look a lot different without support from

family and a consistent place to call home while in the

U.S.

Over the last few months, I have been working with the

Mende translation, finding articles and books written

about Mende language and culture (there are more than

I originally thought!), and catching up on other work.

Originally the translators would team check in Bo, and I

would proofread in Little Chute (WI) separately, since

the internet was not working so well anymore in Sierra

Leone. Then in June, the head office of the Bible Society

of Sierra Leone provided each of the translation projects

with a new WIFI modem, since they would all be working

with the translation consultant who would be video

calling from Kenya. This allowed the team to share their

screen. We could be all literally on the same page in

Sierra Leone, Kenya, and the U.S. I am so grateful for the

opportunity for us all to work together for that week, so

that more books could be consultant checked

(completed Nehemiah, checked all of Esther, and started

on Job chapters 1-2). Praise God for this progress and a

chance to work together even when apart.

FORMELLA 411 August 2020 ISSUE 5.3

Mende Minute

Fale Ndemɔi ta vulii mia a bi gɔɔ a tɔmaseli. Kpee lɛ, Therefore the Lord himself it is you know with a sign Look

foninge nyahei lɔ koi hu tawao i ndoi lema tawao ta ngi loli lɔ a Imanuel.

young woman pregnant and she child give birth and him call Immanuel

Free Translation: Therefore it is the Lord himself who will make you know a sign. Look, the young

woman will be pregnant and she will give birth to a child and call him Immanuel.

~ Isaiah 7:14

Staying in touch:

Email address: amy.formella@lbt.org

Facebook Group: Formella 411

Website:

http://amyformella.wixsite.com/amyonthefield

I look forward to hearing from you!

Financial Support:

Send checks designated for ‘Amy Formella’ to:

Lutheran Bible Translators

PO Box 789

Concordia MO 64020

Or you can go online at:

http://lbt.org/project/amy-formella

Thank you for your continued support! I couldn’t

work with the Mende without your partnership!

While home, I’m able to take more classes to stay healthy and strong

Consultant Check (Bo view) Mini Sierra Leone missionary reunion

Consultant Check (WI view) Review Week

Ladies Aid

As the Ladies Aid will not be having their annual bake sale as part

of the Trinity Craft Fair this year, we will be offering homemade

pies, cookies, sweet breads, muffins etc. on a call and order

basis. By October 1 we will have a list of items that will be

available, the prices, and a phone number available for you to

place your order. The proceeds of this sale will go for missions

and Trinity Church and School projects, as in the past. We hope and pray our ladies can

add to your fall joy with something yummy. You may call Dottie Kraus with any

questions on these plans (920) 991-2705.

Have you been missing? . . . . .

No Brat Fry’s with Bake Sales, Fish Fry, Easter Pastries,

German Dinner - OH, MY!

THE TASTES OF TRINITY We will be taking orders for jams, sweet-sour coleslaw and

sauerkraut.

You can call in your orders from September 1st thru the 15th so we know how much

Kraut to make. Pickup date(s) are yet to be determined. Kraut will be available for

pick up approximately late October.

Call Elaine Weinig (920-470-9090) or email @ lweinig@new.rr.com.

PRICES:

Kraut – ice cream pail $5.00; 5 gal pail $15.00;

Rose’s Jams $1 (or freewill offering)

Sweet-sour Coleslaw $1 pint, $5 ice cream pail

Serving Our Lord with Gladness- September 2020

Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings, Associate Pastor/Principal: Rev. Keith E. GeRue. Elders of the Month: 5pm Brian Ratzburg, 9am Bart Nielsen. Altar Guild of the Month: Paula Reichert, Jackie Kislewski.

Worship Date/Time

Acolyte Serving

Elder on Duty/ Comm. Assistant Greeters Lectors

Ushering Crew

Sept. 5 5:00pm 6 9:00am

N/A Brian Ratzburg

Bart Nielsen N/A

Pastor Pastor

Volunteer Volunteer

Sept. 12 5:00pm 13 9:00am

N/A Brian Ratzburg

Bart Nielsen N/A

Pastor Pastor

Volunteer Volunteer

Sept. 19 5:00pm 20 9:00am

N/A Brian Ratzburg

Bart Nielsen N/A

Pastor Pastor

Volunteer Volunteer

Sept. 26 5:00pm 27 9:00am

N/A Brian Ratzburg

Bart Nielsen N/A

Pastor Pastor

Volunteer Volunteer

History of Grandparents’ Day

We celebrate Grandparents’ Day each September on the first Sunday after Labor Day, usually the second Sunday of the month. The origins of this national U.S. holiday start in 1969 with an unsuccessful attempt by a 9-year-old boy who wrote a letter to President Nixon. From there, most of the credit goes to Marian McQuade, from West Virginia, who was a champion for the value of grandparents and older adults, and who had plenty of experience as a grandmother. When she passed away in 2008, she had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Back in 1970, Marian began promoting the idea of a holiday for grandparents and found success first in her home state, where grandparents were honored in 1973. After that, it took her six more years of tireless dedication to persuade leaders in Washington, D.C., to bring the entire nation on board. On September 10, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued proclamation that read: Grandparents are our continuing tie to the near past, to the events and beliefs and experiences that so strongly affect our lives and the world around us. Whether they are our own or surrogate grandparents who fill some of the gaps in our mobile society, our senior generation also provides our society a link to our national heritage and traditions. … [Grandparents] can often reach out past pride and fear of failure and close the space between generations. Many other countries around the world also have holidays for grandparents at various times of the year. Nanas and Papas deserve to be recognized for all they contribute to their grandchildren. It’s regrettable that the vital influence of grandmas and grandpas—including surrogate and spiritual grandparents—is still so often minimized or overlooked. But research makes it clear that grandchildren thrive when grandparents are proactive in supporting and developing a relationship with their grandchildren, and grandparents thrive when they are actively involved in their grandchildren’s lives. Further, when grandparents are involved in preparing their heirs with regard to perpetuating their values and a strong work ethic, the success of those “prepared” heirs increase significantly.

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July 2020

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Musings from

MATONGONEWS FROM REV. DR. WALTER & ROBYN STEELE

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Preach the Word!

STEELES IN AFRICA

—Walter’s work permit has been approved! And we have seen a copy of it!!!

—Things are slowly opening up here in East Africa, so stand by for news—we hope—in the near future.

–We appreciate you all! And a huge Thank You to those who have been able to continue to support the work here with your gifts, despite the current challenges.

–Last month, we told you about how fast hair grows. Well, Robyn gave Walter a trim. Not bad with nothing but a small pair of scissors and a little comb!

St. Paul wrote to Timothy: “Preach the Word… in season and out of season.” Oh, what a season this has been! Nevertheless, physical distancing and “sheltering in place” cannot silence the Word of God, which is the message that Christ has redeemed the world from sin, death, and the power of the the devil. Not even a virus can stop that Word from sounding forth into a world filled with fear and dread.

Each Sunday, our LCMS International Team, Africa Region, gather for worship. Over the Internet, the pastors preach the Gospel, not only to fellow missionaries, but also to our Kenyan coworkers, with whom we partner. It is a joy to be able to tell the GOOD NEWS about JESUS and His redeeming work on the cross.

His cross reminds us that our Lord knows what it is to suffer. Even more than that, He knows what it is to be rejected. And yet, the very Lord, who suffered and was rejected, is now glorified and accepted by the Father as the fully sufficient Savior and Lord! It continues to be a joy and a privilege to serve Him here in East Africa! And you do too with your ongoing support of His mission! We constantly rejoice before the Lord concerning your partnership in the Gospel.

Africa Team Worship Service, from Masumbo Camp, Iringa TZ

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There are many opportunities to serve as short-term or GEO missionaries. Check out the current list and download an application at lcms.org/service. Click on “Service Opportunities.”

To support the LCMS through the work of Walter and Robyn Steele, you may send a tax-deductible gift to:

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod P.O. Box 66861 St. Louis, MO 63166-6861

Make checks payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Mark checks “Support of Steele/Kenya.” Gifts can also be given securely online through the LCMS website, on my online giving page at lcms.org/steele.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Thanksgiving to our Lord for all our faithful supporters!

• Pray that, as the borders begin to open, we will have a safe journey from Tanzania to Kenya.

• Pray for peaceful elections in the countries in East Africa.

• Give thanks to God that the work permit for your teammates (the Beckers) has also been approved.

• Pray for those who, because of the pandemic, are underemployed or unemployed, that they may have their financial needs met.

• Pray for the spread of the Gospel and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through the Word of Christ, that hearts might be changed and many come to know the joy of eternal life in Christ.

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A morning cup of Tea before the day’s work begins.

A S A N T E

SANA! = Thank You!