Prayer, Joys and Concerns
FOR THOSE WITH LONG TERM ILLNESS:  Jim & Elaine, Gene, Lori, Louise, Jim, Richard, Kathy, Darrell, Kay, Donald, Brenda, Roger, Kay, Judy, and Germaine.
HOSPITALIZED THIS WEEK:  Jeannie Bartelt at Mercy Medical.
SPECIAL REQUESTS:  For Stephanie Dahl, grand-daughter of Elsie Radl who is dealing with cancer.  For Ella Pamplin, Irene Hebblewhite, and Rita Dexter recovering from falls. For Alan, Bill, Bob, Ginger, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jo Ann, Kensi,  Lauri, Mary, Nancy, Roberta, Vicky and Wayne friends and relatives of members dealing with cancer or other serious illnesses. For those out of work or suffering through financial hardships.  For family members in  the military --  Shane Bartelt, Brian Busby, Doug Draeger, Sonja Kerrigan Ludwig,  Kenneth Madura,  Ben Mosness, and Ryan Witzke. 

ALTAR FLOWERS:  The flowers on the altar this week are given to the glory of God by Glen and Iris Lienhard in loving memory of Harold Frey whose birthday would have been July 5th.  The flowers in the side vases are given to the glory of God by David and Kathy Hunter for birthday blessings for Evan Hunter whose birthday is July 4th.

MARRIAGE:  James Kranz and Barbara Handel were united in marriage on Saturday, June 26th, 2010.  May God bless their marriage.  Blessed are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and their home to Christ and practice His teachings.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:  Trinity welcomes several new members this week.  James and Barb Kranz join us through profession of faith. Also joining are Abbie and Hailey Kranz.  David Beardsley joins us by transfer from Immanuel, Auroraville.  Conner Beardsley joins his parents, Joshua and Brook Beardsley who are members at Trinity.  Conner was baptized at Immanuel, Auroraville by his grandfather, Rev. Brian Beardsley.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:  Each month we congratulate members who have a birthday and have reached 90 years or more.  Please remember these people in your prayers and take the time to wish them a happy birthday.  Our July birthday is Hazel Chaloupek, July 16, 93 years.  Congratulations and happy birthday!

CALL PROCESS:  The call committee has been meeting and ask for your help.  We are following the District guidelines for calling a pastor.  In your July Voice of Trinity you will find several yellow pages regarding the call process including a questionnaire asking for congregational input for calling a new pastor.  We ask that you read over the pages and complete the questionnaire.  Enclosed with the Voice of Trinity is an envelope for your completed questionnaire.  You may mail it back to us or put it in the collection box provided in the narthex.  Your input is important to the call process.  Please have your responses back to the church office by August 1.  Thank you. 

HEAD'S UP LADIES!!  Sisters in Service (SIS) will once again be selling homemade pies at the Festival in the Park on Sunday, July 18.  We need your delicious pies!  Please sign up to bring a pie on the sign up sheet provided on the Festival in the Park table in the narthex.  Pies may be dropped off at the park or at church the day of the picnic, July 18.    

TIME OUT!  Have you had a chance to visit the former Mercy Medical Center Hospital now known as Bella Vista?  Would you like to visit Room 520, the Birthing Room, where perhaps your parent, you, your children or grandchildren were born?  Join your friends on Friday, July 23, 2010 and Take Time Out on a tour of the totally refurbished building at 631 Hazel Street.  Gather at 5:30 for dinner in the lovely dining room.  The hour tour will begin at approximately 6:30.  Call Jo Koch at 235-0282 for more information. 

LWML MITES: It is time to bring in your mites.  We will be colleting mites July 11 through July 18 at the LWML table in the narthex.  Mite boxes are used to collect money for missions.  25% of the Mite offerings is sent to International LWML for mission projects and the remaining 75% is used for our district's mission projects.  Mite money is used to further God's kingdom through the mission projects selected by delegates at district and international conventions.  Mite boxes are available at the table.  Please pick one up and place it in a visible spot where you can deposit those extra coins.  It's an easy way to support mission projects here and abroad.

OVER THE TOP!  Ladies, watch for upcoming information about a coach bus trip to this great conference.  Details will be available soon.  A "Women of Faith" event will be held this October in Milwaukee.  The conference is filled with some great speakers, music and plenty of time for women to get together to enrich their faith.  The dates for the event are Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2.  Hope Church in Fond du Lac has reserved a block of 100 excellent seats.  These tickets will be discounted $10.00 from the regular registration fee. The conference is designed for both young and young at heart.   So, ladies, talk it over with your friends, your Bible Study group or over coffee and make plans to attend "Over the Top."   If you need more information, contact the church office.  A short video with conference highlights is available in the office or online at www.womenoffaith.com. 

VBS AT GOOD SHEPHERD:  Are the kids bored with summer already??  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites all children to attend "Egypt - Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace" July 12 though July 16th from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.  You may register your children by calling the Good Shepherd church office at 231-0530. 

DONATIONS NEEDED:  The Board of Outreach has solicited many local businesses and have some great door prizes for this year for the annual Festival in the Park.  We are asking members of the congregation for additional donations of prizes.  Do you have an item around your home that you never use anymore or something you would like to re-gift that would be appropriate as a door prize? Here's the place you can "unload" those items.  If you have any questions, please contact Lise Stern at 920-203-8500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Thanks to everyone who brought pop bottles for bee traps.  We have plenty of bottles to make our traps.

AWARDS:  Several Sunday School students have earned awards but were unable to be with us for the last day of Sunday School.  Please pick up your awards on the table in the entryway before you leave today.  The following students may pick up awards:  Ethan and Trinity Benicke, Jordan, Samantha and Sydney Foote, Caleb, Eli and Maddie Fuller, Megan Grammins, Jenna and Julia Hoppe, Karli and Muira Jennings, Amber Ryan, Mackenzie Tice, and Logan Withers. 

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS:  The next meeting for the Festival in the park volunteers will be Sunday, July 11 in the Walther Room following the 9:00 a.m. Worship Service. 

WE HAVE MADE A CHANGE:  We are now purchasing altar flowers from The Garden Gate.  Flowers will be $25.00 for the two altar bouquets or side vases. We hope you are pleased with the move to a different florist.  Checks for flowers will still be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church.  If you have questions, please contact the church office.

SCRIP NEWS!
Festival In The Park.  A member of the congregation had a bright idea for folks who are thinking of donating items or food to the picnic.  Gift cards make a great door prize and we have some that are $10 each.  If you are going to be donating a new item, perhaps you would like to purchase it with a Scrip card.  You could also donate a grocery store card to the committee to help purchase all the food needed for the event.  So many ways to help, let us make it easy for you!

Traveling this summer?  Don't forget to stock up on gas cards.  We have cards for BP $50, Fleet Farm $25/$50 and Kwik Trip $20/$100 cards available for immediate purchase.

Last weeks sales were $1,780.00 with a profit of $46.05.  Thank you to the 15 families that ordered SCRIP. 

Summer Hours:  Yes, Scrip is available over the summer!!
Beginning June 7th, Scrip will be available Monday - Friday at the church office.  Scrip cards will still be available before and after the Sunday service and before and after the Thursday night service.  Just bring your check book or pay with cash.

Thanks for your weekly support!  Kathy Bechard 235-5374.

PAINTERS NEEDED:  Dick Bartelt is organizing a crew of painters to do some touch up painting at the school.  If you are interested in donating a morning or afternoon to help with this project, please leave your name and phone number in the grey box by the office door or call the office at 235-7440.  Dick will contact you with more information.

QUILTERS:  There are many, many quilts that need to be tied and we are looking for more willing hands to help us.  Quilters meet the fourth Thursday of the month from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the lower level fellowship hall.   The finished quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief and distributed worldwide.  An interesting article on quilts will be in the July Voice of Trinity. 

GOOD SAMARITAN PANTRY:  Thank you to all who continue to support our food pantry with food and monetary donations.  At this time the pantry could use Jell-o and pudding, canned fruit, and cereal.  Remember that any frozen food donation needs to be made during church office hours. 

INSTALLATION:  Board directors and officers of the congregation will be installed on Thursday, July 8 and  Sunday, July 11.  Both newly elected and returning board members are asked to be with us that day for the installation.  There will be no church council meeting in July. 

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH:  The Stevens Park Neighborhood Association has some news to share.  A community garden is starting near the parking lot on Frankfort Street.  Ten 10 x 10 plots can be used for your garden.  Each plot is $10.00.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately to register.  A group rummage sale will be held July 16, 17, and 18.  Twenty households joined in last year, and we are expecting as many as forty for the third annual sale.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to map and handouts shared at every sale.  There will be a neighborhood watch meeting on the fourth Thursday of  every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Otter Street Fishing Club clubhouse, 1204 Ceape Avenue.  

CAMP LuWiSoMo: We have received a letter from Camp LuWiSoMo.  They are happy to announce that they will be holding their annual Family Fun Weekend, August, 13-15.  See the website at www.Luwisocmo.org for information.   They will again be having their silent auction and are looking for donation of items for the fundraiser.  They are looking for items like quilts, afghans, woodworking projects, ceramics, leather and metalwork, and other new items or services which could be used in the auction.  Items may be sent to Gail Mieden, E7237 South Oak Crest Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959. Call at 608-524-3208 with questions or for pickup arrangements.  Proceeds will go to support and updating of camp facilities. 
represent our Country, this United States of America!  This land of the free, home of the brave.  With liberty and justice for all!! But the stars and stripes also represent Jesus!  Yes, that's right!  The stars . . . "Oh Holy Night!  The stars are brightly shining . . ." The bright stars against the deep blue sky.  Every Christmas we hear about the star above Jesus' cradle The Wisemen followed that star to see the new-born King!  The heavens proclaimed the Holy birth!
And the Stripes . . . "By His stripes we are healed!"  The blood-red stripes against the pure white innocence.  This same Jesus suffered and died for us.  He was repeatedly whipped before He died for us!  His innocent blood was spilled for our sins! So, this Fourth of July, as you hear the band play "Stars and Stripes Forever," and you watch for red, white, and blue flags pass before you, think about our country, our freedoms, our blessings, our place in the world . . . but also think about what Jesus did for you!  He's the One who gave you freedom - Freedom in God!

CAN YOU HELP? Need to put some of your God given talents to work?  There are several areas in the church where you can do just that.  If you are interested in becoming part of the Altar Guild, please contact Janet Lemke at the church office.  If you want to become a greeter on Sunday mornings, please contact Sue Heasty at 235-8690.  Interested in being a lector during a Sunday service?  Please contact Jodie Skadahl at 420-9644 for more information.  Looking for something more "hands on"?  You are welcome to join some of our crafty people.  The Prayer Shawl Knitting group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., contact Ruth Buss at 233-2410 for information.  The Quilting group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m., contact Muriel Guy at 685-2277 for information.

MOVING?  If you are planning a move to a new home across town, or out of state, contact the church office with the new address prior to the move.  We strive to maintain updated and current information on each of our members and it will also avoid the cost of postage due on returned mail.  Please help us keep our records up to date.

YOU'RE INVITED:  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites you to a very special musical event "The Music of J.S. Bach and Mohammed Fairouz" on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m.  A concert featuring chamber and solo works by Baroque master J.S. Bach and Mohammed Fairouz, one of the most sought after composers writing today.  Bach and Fairouz are brought together to showcase their common use of counterpart as a basis for musical expression.  Performers for this event are:  Erik Leveille - Violin, Assistant Concertmaster for Fox Valley Symphony; Nancy Kaphaem - Cello, performer of Green Bay and Fox Valley Symphony; Sara Kind - Saxophone, Lawrence University Faculty; and Katie Reimer - Piano, Alumni/Lawrence and Mimesis Ensemble New York.

WE NEED YOUR HELP:  As you well know, we no longer have full time custodial help at the church.  We are asking that each group, society, board or others using the kitchen and/or Fellowship Hall be responsible for the disposal of their own garbage after their event.  Please tie garbage bags and take them to the dumpsters behind the church.  Reminder notices have been posted in the kitchen.  Please help us keep the kitchen clean and safe for all to use. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Affinity Visiting Nurses Hospice is in need of volunteers.  Volunteers are needed to sit with patients and provide companionship, help the caregivers and offer emotional support to patients and families.  Clerical support volunteers are needed to assist with clerical duties including labeling and assembly of mailings, assembly of charts and binders, filing, typing, data entry and shredding of confidential waste paper.  Contact Kristyna Torres at 920-727-2000 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

QUIET SANCTUARY: A reminder to keep pre-service socializing and activity in the area near the Welcome Center or the church narthex.   Members of the congregation who would like to begin and end their worship in quiet prayer and reflection would have the sanctuary available for this purpose.    
                                                                                                                                          
TEMPERATURE CONTROL: The air conditioning and fans have been set at a recommended temperature and speed.  We are asking for your cooperation in the operation of these units.  Adjustments made by people not familiar with the system are not good for the units nor are they an efficient way to use the system.  Remember to close the doors to the parking lot when you come in. Please leave the blinds on the side windows closed. They were installed during the last renovation to help keep the church cool during the summer months and help conserve on the air conditioning.  Help us save money and prevent wasted energy. Allow those who maintain the system to make all adjustments.  Thank you for your cooperation!  If you have questions please contact someone on the Board of Church Properties.
Please remember to keep those men and women serving our country
in all branches of service in your prayers. 
They deserve our love, our hugs, and most powerfully, our prayers.
 Pray for strength, endurance and safety. 
The task ahead of them is never as great as the Power behind them. 
Please take time for a short prayer for all our troops around the world. 
Of all the gifts you can give those deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best!

AIf My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray
and seek My face and turn away from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven
and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.@  
2 Chronicles 7:14

Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer
except that which lies beyond the will of God.

Pray without ceasing!

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:  The floors in the lower level have been cleaned and waxed.  We ask for your cooperation in keeping the floors maintained.  Reasonable wear is expected but you can help keep the floors looking nice by taking some extra care when using the fellowship hall.   PLEASE do not drag the tables across the floor when rearranging for your event.  PLEASE wipe up your spills right away.  PLEASE do not use abrasive cleaners on the floor. When in doubt, please contact a member of the board of church properties. The moveable walls in the lower level fellowship hall need to be treated with care.  The walls are designed to be locked in position.  If the walls are not locked, they can be easily pushed to an improper position causing damage to the doors and the tracks.  If you do not know how to move the walls or lock them in place, PLEASE ask someone in the church office or on the board of church properties. 

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP:  Back by popular demand "Sunday Coffee Hour" will be held following the Worship Services throughout the summer.  Various groups and individuals will be sponsoring each Sunday.  A sign up sheet is available on the Welcome Center.  Join us for some fellowship each Sunday.  If you plan on attending Pastor's summer Bible Study, you are welcome to stop for some refreshments to take with you to the Fellowship Hall.  There will be no Sunday Coffee Hour on July 4th.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL:  This summer we will be offering Summer Sunday School in the lower level classrooms.  The sessions will be from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, June 20th. Bring the kids and have them check out what is happening in Summer Sunday School.  Pastor Ahlborn will also be offering a short Bible Study each week in the fellowship hall.  Please join us.