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Trinity Lutheran Church

502 Sanders Avenue, Hildreth, Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Trinity Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 187

Hildreth, NE 68947

Address Service Requested

Lord, help us give you our full attention so that we may be

aware of your many blessings.

Worship Sunday Morning

10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening

5:30 p.m.

No Evening Worship

Sept. 9 & 30

Our Mission We pledge ourselves to serve and

glorify God by spreading the

Good News of Jesus Christ

through proclamation, teach

ing, fellowship and ministry to

all people in our area and ulti-

mately the world at large.

PASTOR’S COLUMN

TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH

Hildreth, Nebraska

502 Sanders Avenue

P. O. Box 187

Congregation Council

Brad Quadhamer—President

Karen Frerichs—Vice-Pres –Cong. Care

Mary Johnson—Secetary—Worship

Bob Hays—Treasurer– Stewardship

Jack Johnson—Cemetery Custodian

Jodi Hinrichs—Education

Mike Harms—Property

Alan Casper—Fellowship

Dave Schubert—Outreach

Office Secretary

Diana Bunger

Pastors

Patti and Steve Byrne

Office Hours—9:30 to 3:30 Mon.—Thurs

9:00—Noon—Fri.

Church Office—938-3395

Parsonage—938-3000

E-mail

trinitylutheran@yahoo.com

Web site:

trinitylutheranhildreth.com

NO DROUGHT … at Trinity! I think all who attended the Big Fat Fall Festival would agree. It was a wonderful day … a full and busy day with many things to do and LOTS to eat! (Oh, my goodness was there a lot to eat….a won-derful noon day meal … popcorn and snow cones in the afternoon and THEN an abundance of pies and ice cream to top it all off that evening. I have decided that pie and ice cream is THE best balanced meal EVER!) Enthusiasm permeated our worship in the morning as one of our seminary students, Lynn Robinson preached. ..with the sanctuary full with members and guests and the singing was exhilarating. It was a great morning. The afternoon with its numerous activities was invigorating. Our entertain-ment, Daniel Christian, was delightful. We were blessed with an abso-lutely amazing day. BUT what does this have to do with drought? (No, it does not have any-thing to do with our need for rain for the crops.) This drought has to do with the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. It has to do with those qualities God is calling us to have in our lives; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, good-ness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control! These are the attributes that help identify us as followers of Jesus … these are the qualities that help us to grow in our faith and to turn from concern about what I WANT to what is good for others. And it is those qualities that were in abundance … that were plentiful on August 12th.

I believe our BIG FAT FALL FESTIVAL is much BIGGER than the monetary gifts we share with those who are seeking ordination or certification as a professional church worker. This event is a wonderful lab for each of us as we grow in our likeness to Christ … as our LOVE for others is strengthened and extended, as we reveal lives filled with JOY, seek PEACE in the midst of awkward moments and situations, have PATIENCE when it would be easy to fly off the handle, show KINDNESS to people known and unknown to us,

make GOODNESS a public expression of who we are, and

FAITHFULNESS is revealed as we center our lives not on things but on Jesus,

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WORSHIP SERVICESWORSHIP SERVICESWORSHIP SERVICES

September 2 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus protests against human customs being given the weight of divine law, while the essence of God's law is ignored. True uncleanness comes not from external things, but from the intentions of the human heart. Last week Jesus told us "the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life." Now James says God has given us birth by the word of truth. We, having been washed in the word when we were born in the font, return to it every Sunday to ask God to create in us clean hearts.

September 9—Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost James tells us to stop showing favoritism in the assembly, treating the rich visitor with more honor than the poor one. Jesus himself seems to show parti-ality in his first response to the Syrophoenician woman in today's gospel. Was he testing her faith in saying Gentiles don't deserve the goods meant for God's children? Or was he speaking out of his human worldview, but transcended those limits when she took him by surprise with her reply? Either way, the story tells us that God shows no partiality. Everyone who brings her or his need to Jesus is received with equal honor as a child and heir.

September 16 —Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Three weeks ago we heard John's gospel's version of Peter's confession of faith. This week we hear Mark's version, when Peter says, "You are the Mes-siah." In John, the stumbling block is Jesus' invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus' words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus' words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of "messiah") in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.

September 23 –Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Today we hear James warn against selfish ambition, while the disciples quarrel over which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to serve. Then, to make it concrete, he puts in front of them an actual flesh-and-blood child. We are called to welcome the particular children God puts in front of us, to make room for them in daily interaction, and to give them a place of honor in the assembly.

September 30 –Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Someone is casting out demons in Jesus' name who isn't part of Jesus' own circle, and the disciples want him stopped. They appeal to Jesus, as Joshua did to Moses about the elders who prophesied without official authorization. Like Moses, Jesus refuses to see this as a threat. Jesus welcomes good being done in his name, even when it is not under his control. The circle we form around Jesus' word must be able to value good being done in ways we wouldn't do it, by people we can't keep tabs on.

September 2

Greeters—Wayne & Peggy Hinrichs

Steve & Debbi Jo Blank

Reader– Laurie Lush

Sound– Jerome Fritz

Acolytes—Mazi Collison & Jordan Wilbur

September 9

Greeters–Doug & Jamie Boldt

Scott & Linda Fecht

Reader-Bob Hays

Sound–Dean Casper

Acolyte—Kat Potter & Dillon Hackett

September 16

Greeters– Jeff & Shannon Bauer

Jeff & Carol Loschen

Reader– Jim Fuerst

Sound—Jeff Loschen

Acolyte—Mazi Collison

September 23

Greeters– Steve & Jody Casper

Tom & Deb Kruse

Reader– Wayne Hinrichs

Sound—Steve Olson

Acolyte—Jordan Wilbur & Dillon Hackett

September 30

Greeters– Bob & Marilyn Hays

Loyd & Teresa Evers

Reader– Ryan Jurgens

Sound—Jeff Bauer

Acolyte—Mazi Collison

Council: Jodi Hinrichs Dave Schubert

`& Bob Hays

Altar Guild—Carolyn Bauer & Karen Alberts

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Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry...shawls, lap afghans, prayer squares, baby bap-tism blankets...all made by hand and threaded with prayers of love and hope knitters/crocheters are needed to join in this quiet and comforting ministry... Interested? Call Linda Black at 938-5643 or email me at lindacos-

ter@earthlink.net.

We would like to thank members of Trinity and Pastors Patti and Steve for their love, concern and support at the time of Anthony’s untimely passing. Trinity had an important impact on Anthony’s spiritual life through the years. We appreciated the flowers, food, memorials, cards, calls, prayers, hugs, offers of help, and visits. We feel very fortunate to be a part of the Trinity family where everyone comes together when support is needed. Thank you so much for making the people from Bro-ken Bow feel welcome in our church and all the extra effort you gave and work you did on the day of the funeral. Your love and care helped lift us up during a very difficult time. We ap-preciate all of you and will always remember your kindness

Dale & Jane

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers we receive while Del-ton was in the hospital. Also a big thanks to Pastor Steve & Patti for the many visits. It help us through a very difficult time. All the cards and memorials also meant alot to the fam-ily. We miss him alot but have so many good memories. Janet Blank and family

Dear Trinity Lutheran Congregation I want to thank you for your generosity in giving the funds to purchase jeans for the Franklin County families. The families have been thrilled with their childrens’ jeans. I truly appreci-ate the continued support Trinity Lutheran have given to those of our community who are less fortunate.

Again, Thank you

Beverly McNiff

The Trinity Outreach Committee would like to thank all of you who gave money to the fund to buy new jeans for children in Franklin County. Thirteen children went back to school feeling proud of themselves in their new britches. God bless you all who helped these families out.

We Pray for our People

in Care Facilities

Bethany Home in Minden

Barbara Black Leona Frerichs

Lucille Wilken Irene Frerichs

Hilda Bunger Roger Blank

Mt. Carmel Home Kearney

Germaine Casper Phyllis Bunger

Memorial Homes Holdrege

Evalyn Harms

Christian Homes Holdrege

Fern Warnken

Hinterlong - Minden

Gladys Jurgens

Northridge Retirement—Kearney

Lu Bacon

Waverly Care Center, Waverly, NE

Derek Schroeder

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital — Lincoln

Bob Jelden

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Grace Schubert

Irene Frerichs

Gladys Jurgens

Bob Jelden

Lamoine Jelken

Nicole Aldrich

Jack LeBlanc

Donna Rae Greening

Leon & Luyre Bertrand

The family of Helen Lienemann.

Helen passed away, August 8th.

Please keep these families

Congratulations to the families who have been blessed with new little ones.

Seth & Mary Johnson—The birth of their son, Kolt

Ryan on August 3rd. He is welcomed home by his two

brothers, Kaleb and Kip, along with the grandpar-

ents, Steve & Melanie Johnson and Dave & Lydia

Stuehm and great-grandparents Lee & Ruth Johnson.

Chris & McKenzie Bertrand—The birth of their

daughter, Hadley Marie, born on August 7th. She is

welcomed home by her brothers, Joshua and Bryson,

along with grandparents, Mark & Donna Bertrand

and great-grandparents Leon & Luyre Bertrand.

Shawn & Kelcy Booth—The birth of their daughter

Emily Rayann, born on August 9th. She is welcomed

by her grandparents, Roger & Linda Booth.

Newborns

Installation of Rev. Brian Maas as Bishop (Sept. 22, 2012)

The installation of the Rev. Brian Maas as the Bishop of the

Nebraska Synod, ELCA is sched-uled for Saturday, Sept. 22 begin-ning at 2:00 p.m. at St. Pauls Lu-

theran Church in Grand Island.

Choir members sought for Bishop’s Installation All choir members throughout the Nebraska Synod are being

invited to participate in a special choir for Bishop-Elect Brian Maas’ installation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grand Island on

Saturday, Sept. 22. Those wishing to participate need to be in contact with Pam Ahlman at pahlman@stpaulsgi.org.

Music and information will be sent to those who volunteer. Choir

members must be available for a practice and run-through prior to the service at 11:30 a.m., with the installation beginning at 2:00

p.m. A lunch will be provided for the volunteer choir members.

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Sunday—5:30 p.m. September 3rd, 16th & 23rd

No Evening Worship—Sept 9 & 30

Sunday Morning —-

REFRESHMENTS

Please sign-up to bring cookies for

our coffee time after

worship. Check out

the sign-up check

for dates available.

ALL COMMITTEE

MEETING SUNDAY

September 30th

@ 9:15 a.m.

PLEASE check with your

committee chairs and other

committee members.

Rally Sunday

September 9th

Breakfast at

9:00am

Opening at 9:30

Class 9:45-10:15

Kicking Off Fall with Jesus and Us All

CONFIRMATION IS GEARING UP …

Four young people will be in our Confirmation Class

this year:

Jordan Wilbur—daughter of Deb and Mike Wilbur

Dillon Hackett—son of Joy and Shane Johnson

Kat Potter—daughter of Susan and Brandon Potter

Mazi Collison—daughter of Crale and Bobbie Collison

We will begin our Wednesday evening classes on

September 12th at 6:00 p.m. This fall we begin with an over-

view of the Bible and move on to becoming more familiar

with the Old Testament. As with all confirmands they will

be acolyting and with only four they

will be busy.

I encourage you, the mem-

bers of Trinity to speak to these

young people and encourage them.

A great year is

ahead of us!

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GENTLENESS is seen in encounters of compassion and SELF-CONTROL is ours when we refrain from saying and doing things that might inflict pain or discomfort on others. You and I have the opportunity to use these FRUITS each and every day but these qualities permeated the planning for BFFF, the execution of all the activities and the in-volvement in the BFFF . This event (and certainly oth-ers) helps create an environment for us to grow and use these qualities Jesus is calling us to have and develop. I am grateful we have the BFFF for so many reasons … it is one more opportunity for us to grow thanks to the downpour God provides us! Thanks for being TRINITY! Pastor Patti

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Celebrate grandparents Several sociological factors are affecting grandparents’ role. Because families are spread out geographically, “long-distance grandparenting” is now common. On the other end of the spectrum, many grandparents are actually raising their grandchildren. Despite modern-day challenges and changes, grand-parents are more important than ever for providing kids with a sense of history and heritage. Whether through social media and Skype or special outings and storytelling, the older generation has a variety of ave-nues for connecting with grandkids. In the process, grandpar-ents can share their Chris-tian faith. “One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts” (Psalm

145:4, NIV).

Big Fat Fall Festival

“Fruits of the Spirit”

Rolls and Coffee 83.68

Lunch 1,138.00

Auction 3,199.75

Quilt 832.00

Pie 210.30

Donations 5,931.00

$11,394.73

Thanks for all who contributed!!!

Mark your calendars for our 2012 Mission Festival in October. Sunday, October 14. Ruth Henrichs, President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services of Ne-braska, will be our guest preacher. We will enjoy a pot luck dinner. Join us to celebrate our mission as a part of a larger mission community in our Synod,

Bible

Presentation

Sunday,

September

16th

We will again be presenting to our children appro-priate age Bibles. Kindergartners will receive “Spark Story Bible.” Third graders will receive “The Adventure Bible,”

and seventh graders will receive “The New Student Bible.”

Following is a list of children who receive the Bi-

bles on September 16th.

Kindergarten 3rd Grade Cara Bunger Logan Knaus Katelyn Bunger Camryn Potter Alex Casper-Morris Tate Hinrichs 7th Grade Mason Johnson Dill on Hackett Rhett Mundorff Kat Potter Jordan Wilbur

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―WHAT’S NEXT?‖

On Sunday, August 26th twenty-eight folks met to see what God might be calling our congregation to do next. It was a great “meeting-of-the minds and hearts” as small groups talked about possible ideas for us as a congregation. A multitude of ideas were shared and they were sorted into three categories that overlap a great deal. The three cate-gories are:

Community Action: possible ideas would be a Com-munity Garden, Community Make-a-wish (assisting locally or larger area)

Bible Studies: possible ideas community/short term Bible studies, Bible Study night with various op-tions, tour of homes with a spiritual bent/Bible study, have a theme each month with a Bible study to go with it, incorporate our Harvest Event with a trip to the co-op and a study, video Bible Study, Prayer Committee

Fellowship and the Arts: possible ideas would be Community Thanksgiving meal, Pot-Luck-with-a-Purpose (connect a potluck with a ministry of interest), Road Rally with a purpose.

After a great hour of brainstorming, and discussion was that a group of four folks (Linda Fecht, Linda Booth, Peggy Hinrichs and Karen Frerichs) will move forward with the idea: “Potluck with a Purpose” and Marilyn Hays will seek interest from others to move forward with a Thanksgiving meal. There was also a desire to talk about small groups that might develop. There will be a “WHAT’S NEXT?” PART 2, so watch for further opportunities to participate in strengthening our min-istry.

Thanks to the ladies for all your

hours of quilting. Carol Joy Holling 24th Annual Quilt Auction was held

on July 24th. The quilt that Trinity send brought $375.00 to add to the

grand total of $99,000 raised for

NLOM’s Carol Joy Holling Camp

at Ashland, Neb. A break in the hot weather encouraged more than 650 to

come out for a day of fun and a chance to bid on more than 360 quilts and specialty items that had been donated by quilters and

craftsmen from all over Nebraska.

WELCA FALL

GENERAL

MEETING

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 19TH

AT 7:00 P.M.

All women are urged to attend and bring along a friend.

WELCA is looking for volunteers to be nominees for the offices of Vice President and Secretary be-fore the General Meeting. Please prayfully consider

these positions.

Wanted—Men or Women

To be called upon to put tables up for funerals.

Please contact the office so we can put you on

this list.

All help is greatly appreciated.

“Faith is a living and unshakable confidence, a belief in the grace of God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.”

—Martin Luther