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.
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 Charlotte Manteufel, wife of Rev. Julius Manteufel, who is recovering from surgery.  For Alan, Bill, Bob, 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, 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 David and Kathy Hunter in loving memory of Kathy's mother, Ellen Befus.
 
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP:  A "Sunday Coffee Hour" is held following the Worship Services throughout the summer.  Various groups and individuals are 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.  This week's Coffee Hour is hosted by John and Betty Vandenberg.

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. 

PASTOR'S RETIREMENT:  Invitations were mailed last week for Pastor Ahlborn's retirement party on August 29.  If you did not receive an invitation, contact the church office.  Please return your RSVP card and payment for your dinner reservations by mail or place it in the box in the narthex or the box on the Welcome Center.  Response deadline is August 9. 

HELPING HANDS: A fund has been established for Trinity members who are in need of immediate emergency assistance under the guidelines of the Stewardship Board.  The need continues.  If you wish to contribute to this fund, donations should be specified to the "Helping Hands Fund."  If you require assistance contact Donna Butzlaff at 426-1682 or the church office. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! We need you!  We are recruiting anyone who would be willing to give some of their time to help with Sunday School.  We are looking for teachers, arts and crafts assistants, record keepers, and anyone willing to help with this rewarding ministry.  If you are interested, an informational meeting will be held at church on Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m.  We hope to see you there.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact Becky Piechowski at 232-5413 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

THE CARE TEAM NEEDS HELP!  Our care team has received a request for some help with light housework.  We will be helping Elaine Christilaw.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Donna Butzlaff at 426-1682.  If we can get a team together, we will be scheduled on a rotation basis.  

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.

SCRIP NEWS!

School Shopping.  Is it that time already?  We have SCRIP cards for many of the stores that you'll be shopping at for your child's new school clothes.  Here's just a few:

*Aeropostale $25 - 7%   *American Eagle Outfitters  $25 - 10%
*Children's Place $25 - 12%      *Express  $25 - 10%
*Fashion Bug  $25% - 6%  *GAP  $25 - 9% (Available for immediate purchase)
*Gymboree $25 - 13%   *JC Penney's  $25 - 5%
*Kohl's  $25 - 4%   *Lands' End  $25/$100  - 16%  (Great Backpacks)
*Limited   $25 - 9%   *Macy's  $25/$100 - 10%
*Nike  $25 - 12% (Shoes and Clothes)    *Shopko  $25 - 3%
*Payless Shoe  $20 - 13%   *WalMart  $25/$100 - 2% 
*TJ Maxx  $25 - 7%   *Younker's  $25/$100 - 8%
*Old Navy $25 - 9%  (Available for immediate purchase)
That's a lot of money the school could be earning!  Order your cards by Monday, 3:00 p.m. and receive them on Thursday.

New to SCRIP on Hand -- Pizza Hut $10 (8%) and Wendy's $10 (4%) will now be
available for immediate purchase.  

Last weeks sales were $1,790.00 with a profit of $68.15.  Thank you to the 11 families that ordered SCRIP. 

Summer Hours:  Yes, SCRIP is available over the summer!!
SCRIP cards are 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 checkbook or pay with cash.

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

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, green beans, jelly, soda crackers and cereal.  Remember that any frozen food donation needs to be made during church office hours. 
NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS
By the time you read these reports from our group in New Orleans, they will be back in Wisconsin.  We would like to share some of the comments the office received this week- 
Monday: Good morning from the National Youth Gathering. On behalf of everyone here I would like to say thank you. We have been experiencing amazing speakers, Bible studies, and a tour of the Lower 9th ward and the Katrina devastation.  Thank you again for all your support. I encourage you to watch the live Mass events online.
Tuesday: Greetings from the national youth gathering. We have a long, but fun filled day of amazing activities. Watching the work of the Holy Spirit has been amazing. The connections with people and God have grown and as our Bible study leader put it, "once you've seen it, you've seen it and you are forever changed."  Thank you for your support and prayers.  Austin Moore.
Wednesday: WOW!  WOW! That is all I can say about the amazing service we had last night. Combine the Passion of Jesus with the joy and jubilation of Easter morning. Now throw in the Lord's Supper for 25,000 people and you get a taste of what we experienced last evening. After the service our group discussed what we experienced - from the look in everyone's eyes you could tell the impact the Holy Spirit had on them that evening.  As we talked about earlier this week, "Once you've seen it, you've seen it and you can't go back. You're changed forever. Thanks be to God.   Thank you again for all your support. From New Orleans - Austin

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!  SIS, Sisters in Service, would like to thank all the ladies who helped serve pies at the picnic and a huge thank you to the ladies at Trinity who provided the delicious pies for our sale.  And another thank-you from the Board of Outreach -- The Board would like to thank everyone who helped out in any way.  You helped to make the Festival in the Park a success.

OVER THE TOP!  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.  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.  Ladies, see the insert in today's bulletin for information about a coach bus trip to this great conference.  Join the group for this excellent conference! Contact Janet Dunham for details.

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.
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS NEEDED:  Winnebago Mental Health Institute is looking for volunteers, age 60 and older to become a positive influence in the lives of children and youth in their community through the Foster Grandparent Program.  Volunteers serve children in the greater Oshkosh area and focus on tutoring and mentoring children and adolescents to help them succeed in life and overcome challenges they may face.  Please check with the church office for more details or call Marilyn Clarenbach at 235-4910, ext. 2483.

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. 

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 donations of 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. 

BELLA MEDICAL CLINIC:  Labor of Love, Inc, has completed its conversion to a medical clinic and is now doing business as Bella Medical Clinic.  They opened the new clinic at the end of June and offer many services, including medical pregnancy testing and life-affirming ultrasound, parent and life skill training, baby items, consultation and referrals.  All services are confidential and provided to clients at no cost.  The clinic is located at 1484 W. South Park Avenue.  They can be reached at 231-6006.  This organization focuses on ministering to abortion-minded young women and helping them to choose life.  Donations are gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.  No gift is too small. Your gift is a gift of life now and eternally.

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. .

TICKETS ON SALE:  Tickets are now available for two special events at the Resch Center in Green Bay.  On October 28 - World Vision presents "Make a Difference Tour 2010" featuring Max Lucado, Toby Mac, Michael W. Smith and Third Day.  October 30 - The Gaither Homecoming Tour 2010, with the all new Gaither Vocal Band, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Bill Gaither, Michael English and Mark Lowry.  For more details or tickets contact the Resch Center box office at 800-895-0071. 

CAN YOU HELP?  Several people in the congregation have recently lost their jobs or are temporarily laid off.  If anyone knows of places hiring at this time, please contact the church office.  Any leads would be appreciated.  Please keep members of the congregation who are struggling financially in your prayers. 

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.

OFFICE EMAIL:  Many of you are sending information to the church office for the bulletin or Voice of Trinity via e-mail.  Please send your messages to both Iris and Janet.  Our email addresses are This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  If one of us is out of the office the other will be able to access your request. 
                                                                                                                                         
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.

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. 

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!