FROM THE PRESIDENT 
 

Greetings,

Fourteen years ago, shortly before Easter, I first became acquainted with Trinity Lutheran Church. One of the first things I noticed was the pride everyone had in their accomplishment of building the new Church. I heard many stories of fellowship, drive, direction, unity, and vision to accomplish this task,
 

Since then I have seen many tasks started, some completed, some not.

The Vision process will help us determine a Goddriven direction for our church to take as we move forward. For this to be truly effective we need as
many members as possible to come and participate in our next two meetings, Sept. 30 and Oct 14. Both meetings will start at 12:30 and last one hour.

Please attend; I look forward to hearing about your thoughts and prayers,

Steve Bellmoff

CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FROM SEPTEMBER

Vision development sessions are being led by Bob Hanovich. This vision will help shape our future and direct the actions of the Council for the coming years. A question was asked about the flyer published asking participants to be at all three sessions. Steve’s answer is for anyone to come to any of the sessions because participation by as many members as possible is desired.

The 2019 Ministry Spending Plan is in development. While we are on target for meeting this year’s expenses due to some very generous one-time gifts, we need to consider our planning with the knowledge that our regular record of giving without those gifts will lead to a deficit in 2019. The Council discussed how we can best educate the voting members about our situation.

Sponsored announcements by Board Chairs will be made each Sunday between September 16 and November. The goal is the members and visitors will have a better understanding of these Ministries and the time, talent and treasure required for each to be successful in the months and years to follow. Rick and Chris will begin Sunday September 16 with announcements after each service. The remaining schedule of presentations is as follows: 9/16 - Rick and Chris/Evangelism, 9/23 Tom/Elders, 9/30 Bud/Mike Properties, 10/7 Jennifer/Education 10/14 Bob/Youth. Social Ministry declined to speak as their expenses are all covered by special donations rather than the general fund. Pastor and Rick are coordinating a yearlong stewardship education process beginning this Sunday.

The Vision Statement development will be another opportunity for understanding God’s mission among us and in our community. The Vision and Stewardship Campaign combined with options for mortgage and financing should make responsible decisions possible regarding the 2019 MSP.

The Council voted to have two single service Sundays this fall - Reformation (October 27) and All Saints (November 4). Sunday School will be at 9 a.m. those Sundays. A potluck will follow the Reformation Service and a Brunch will be served on November 4, after church and prior to the Voters’ Meeting.