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Prayer, Joys and Concerns
FOR THOSE WITH LONG TERM ILLNESS: Jim & Elaine, Gene, Lori, Louise, Jim, Richard, David, Darrell, Donald, Brenda, Roger, Kay and Judy.
HOSPITALIZED THIS WEEK: Dorinne Christl and Jared Schiessl at Mercy Medical Center.
SPECIAL REQUESTS: For Kenzie, nine year old granddaughter of Don and Linda Kopp, who has been diagnosed with cancer and is beginning treatments. For Jessica, niece of Dave and Jane Eichhorn who has recently been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. For Jeffery Weisjohn, son of Larry and Beverly, who is dealing with health issues. For Mike Baker who is having knee replacement surgery on February 9th. For Nancy Callies who is facing numerous health issues. For Alan, Bill, Bob, Bonnie, Lauri, Micki, Roberta, and Vicky friends and relatives of members suffering with cancer. For those out of work or who are suffering through financial hardships. For those serving in the military overseas -- Ben Mosness, son of Frank and Susie Albrecht, serving in Iraq, Doug Draeger, grandson of Byron and Marilyn Draeger, Ryan Witzke, grandson of Jim and Sharon Witzke, Shane Bartelt, grandson of Dick and Jeannie Bartelt all serving in Afghanistan, and Sonja Kerrigan Ludwig in the US Air Force. For the people in Haiti and those who are there helping with the recovery efforts.
ALTAR FLOWERS: The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God by Roger and Beverly Rose in memory of Beverly's father, Alwin H. Mundinger, whose birthday was February 7th.
BAPTISM: Mason Paul Piechowski, born June 27, 2009, will be received into God's Kingdom of Grace through Holy Baptism on Sunday, February 7, 2010 following the 10:30 a.m. service. Mason's parents are Paul and Rebecca nee Kiechhafer Piechowski. His sponsors are William and Susan Niemuth.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Do you know that Trinity has 22 members who are over 90 years old? Each month congratulate each member who has a birthday and has reached 90 years and more. Please remember these people in your prayers and take the time to wish them a happy birthday. Our February birthday is Irene Hebblewhite, February 12, 101 years. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to you!
SOCIABLES: Join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. to enjoy a performance by the Oshkosh Senior Center Choir. We guarantee fine entertainment, lots of good fellowship and great refreshments. We hope to see you there!
LENTEN MEALS: Lent is just around the corner Lunch is served following the morning services and supper preceding the evening services. We are asking boards, societies and groups to consider hosting one of the Lenten meals. There are several openings for both the morning and evening meals. If you are interested in hosting a meal please call the office as soon as possible to pick a date. If you have any questions, please contact Janet or Iris in the church office.
DORCAS CIRCLE: Just a reminder! The Dorcas Circle will meet on Wednesday, February 10 at 12:00 noon for our "Birthday Party" luncheon. Join us.
SCRIP NEWS!
We now have Pick n Save cards available for immediate purchase. They come in $25 and $50 denominations.
SCRIP Give A Way. Anyone purchasing a $10 Culver's gift card from January 15 - February 28, will automatically be entered to win a $10 Culver's gift card. Good Luck!
Can you believe that Valentine's Day is only 1 week away?! We have great ideas for your special someone. Perhaps you would like to surprise her with some jewelry. We have SCRIP cards for Macy's and Kay Jewelers. Will you be dining out that night? We have SCRIP cards for Applebee's and Doctor Benzies. If you will be seeing a movie, we have SCRIP cards for Marcus Theatre's. Buy SCRIP cards and make the shopping easy!
Last weeks sales were $4,555.00 with a profit of $154.70. Thank you to the 39 families that ordered SCRIP.
SCRIP cards are offered at the school's office Monday - Friday during school hours or before and after each of the Sunday services. Please come and talk to us and see what we have to offer you. Remember that we aren't asking you to spend any more than you already are on your daily purchases. SCRIP cards can be paid for by cash or check.
Thanks for your weekly support! Kathy Bechard 235-5374.
YFC PIZZA SALE is coming up on Saturday, February 20th. It's that time again…time to order our delicious pizzas. When you purchase pizzas from YFC, not only are you getting great tasting pizzas, you are helping support our youth ministries at Trinity. It's a win-win situation! Our goal this time is to sell over 640 pizzas, so please consider helping us reach that goal and getting one step closer to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering in July. Attention Youth: please report to the church basement BY 9:00 a.m. on February 20th. For those of you picking up your pizzas, please come to the church between 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. that day. Thank you very much for helping out YFC through your prayers and supporting our fundraisers.
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS!! Eleven Trinity members, Chuck and Donna Butzlaff, Nathan Ahlborn, Sylvia Karow, Mike Mieritz, Jason Benicke, Ralph Neyhard, Marilyn Dahl, John Vandenberg, Ralph and Sue Heasty, will be in New Orleans March 15-20. Karen Vergin and Mary Becker from St. John's Berlin will be joining our team. We will be working with RAI (Recovery Assistance Incorporated) Ministries continuing the clean-up process that will allow residents to return to their homes. We will be staying in an RAI facility. Room and board is $35 per person, per day. Travel will be an additional expense. For those who are unable to pay part or all of their own way there are available monies. If you can't participate yourself, perhaps you can consider supporting this mission trip with a monetary contribution. We ask for your prayers as we seek to serve those in need.
DEACONS, USHERS AND GREETERS: We are missing some badges. Please check to see if you have worn one home. If you find one, please return it to the church and place it on the Deacon's Desk. If badges are not returned, new ones will need to be ordered. Please check once more and save the cost of ordering replacements.
TRINITY TOURS: Join us for a little bit of Germanfest with the Fasching Dinner and Show. We will be traveling to Johnsonville on Sunday, February 21 to see this fascinating show and sing along. Limited seats are available. Call Janet or Tom at 233-0263 for information.
"PIE ROOM CLEAN UP": Boards and Societies who have items which have been stored in the "pie room" are asked to help us with the clean up process. Items previously stored in the pie room will be moved to the first Bible Study room off of the Fellowship Hall by February 10th. Please have a representative of your group dispose of items no longer needed and clean the construction dust off of the shelves and items you wish to keep. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you have questions, please contact the church office or the board of Church Properties.
HELPING HANDS FUND: A fund has been established for Trinity members who are in need of immediate emergency assistance. The Stewardship board has established guidelines for dispersal. A donation has been received to open the fund, but the need will continue. If you wish to contribute to this fund, donations should be specified to the "Helping Hands Fund." Anyone who requires assistance may contact Donna Butzlaff at 426-1682 or the church office.
OSHKOSH NORTH MUSICAL: "On the Town" will be presented on Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alberta Kimball Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00 for all performances with $8.00 tickets for students and seniors at the Sunday matinee. Tickets are available at the Grand Opera House Ticket office. For more information contact Muriel Guy. Ryan Guy will have one of the lead parts in the Saturday evening performance.
CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON: Back by popular demand! Enjoy the trip to Branson with the Trinity Tours Monday, November 8 through Friday, November 12. Limited seating available. For more information or to make your reservation contact Tom or Janet at 233-0263.
TRINITY TOURS
March 20 - "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" - at The Fireside
March 24 - Crist Family Christian Concert
May 22 - Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" - at The Fireside
$10.00 will hold your reservation for any event!
Children's prices available for all Fireside productions.
Reserve your seat NOW! Call Janet at 233-0263 for information.
Gift certificates are available! They make a wonderful gift!
ATTENTION ALL SWEET TOOTHS! Next Sunday, February 14, Youth For Christ is once again holding a delicious Bake Sale. Be sure to stop and pick up a yummy treat for your favorite Valentine. The funds raised at these bake sales will go directly towards YFC's trip to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering this July. Some of the costs for this trip include transportation, lodging, registration, food and side trips. If you want to learn more about the NYG, please visit: www.lcmsgathering.com. The NYG is a wonderful experience for our youth, but we need your help. So please help support them through these bake sales and all other YFC fundraisers. Thank you so much for supporting YFC!
TRINITY DVD MINISTRY: Unable to attend church due to illness or for other good reason? Trinity worship services are televised weekly on Oshkosh Cable Channel 2. Broadcasts are Monday at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Lenten Worship Services
You are invited to join us for all special services during the Lenten season
Wednesday, February 17 - Ash Wednesday Services with Communion 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24 - Lenten Worship Services 10:00 a.m and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3 - Lenten Worship Services 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 - Lenten Worship Services 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17 - Lenten Worship Services 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24 - Lenten Worship Services 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 1 - Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 2 - Good Friday Worship Service with Communion 1:00 p.m.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service with Communion 6:30 p.m.
Join us Easter morning to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord
Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunrise Service with Communion 6:30 a.m.
Easter Worship Service with Communion 9:30 a.m.
Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 17 and each of the five Wednesdays thereafter, lunch will be served following the 10:00 a.m. service and supper will be served preceding the evening service from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Various groups will be hosting these meals with a variety of different meals. Watch the bulletin for the weekly menu. Gather up your family and friends and join us to share good food and fellowship. A free will offering will be collected.
Join us for Easter Breakfast served from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 4.
HELP FOR HAITI
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has issued a "Million Dollar Challenge."
Thrivent will add one dollar for every two dollars donated by their members. You may donate to either Lutheran World Relief or LCMS World Relief/Human Care and Thrivent will add a maximum of $250 per member donation. Donations will be accepted through March 31, 2010. The goal is to turn two million dollars into three million dollars in donations. You can be part of the Helping Haiti effort and make a difference for the victims of this natural disaster. For more information on how to have your donation matched by phone please call 1-800-236-3736 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Central time, Monday - Friday. When prompted, please say "directory" and enter extension 83003. To make a donation by mail, make your check payable to Lutheran World Relief or LCMS World Relief/Human Care. In the memo area of your check please write "Helping Haiti" and mail your check to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, 4321 Ballard Road, Appleton, 54919. You may also visit www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti for information or to make an online donation. If you are not a Thrivent member please see the yellow insert in today's bulletin for other information on Helping Haiti.
REMEMBER THOSE IN SERVICE: 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! Please join us in filling their mailboxes with well wishes from home. All it takes is a 44 cent stamp.
PVT Ben J Mosness
BCO 4/31 IN 10th MTN DIV
FOB Hammer
APO, AE 09308
TAX HELP: This year, the Winnebago County UW Extension, Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Senior Center, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry and Fox Valley Technical Institute are partnering to provide free tax preparation service for low to moderate-income families and for older adults. The online tax preparation service will be held at the Oshkosh Senior Center beginning February 4 and continuing through April 10. Tax appointments will be available on Thursday afternoons and evenings, Friday mornings and early afternoons, and Saturday mornings and early afternoons. A satellite office at the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry will also be open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call the Oshkosh Area United Way Tax Line at 651-3060.
EASTER LILIES: We have ordered Easter Lilies to help us decorate the church for Easter Sunday Worship. If you are interested in purchasing a lily, please fill out the "PLANT ORDER" envelope available at the Welcome Center and place it in the grey box next to the office door. The cost of the Lilies this year is $10.00.
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