January 22, 2017

January 22nd, 2017

DIRECTORY UPDATE REMINDER  Please submit your form to be included in the 2017 Church directory. Forms need to be mailed in or can be brought to the Church office by February 3rd. Thank you for your help in getting our new directory together.

CHURCH LOCK-UP REMINDERPlease make sure all doors including garage doors are shut, locked, and secure if you are the last person leaving the building or the shed. We have had a few incidents lately to where doors have been left unlocked all night on the premises.  Also, please turn off lights.  We have found the lights on in the shed when no one had been in there for more than a week.  It is your offering that pays for the light bill.   We appreciate your assistance in making sure the facilities are kept secure overnight and that we are good stewards of your offerings. Thank you.

PORTALS OF PRAYER  Make sure you pick up the new Portals of Prayer for January.  They are available in the Narthex.  Feel free to share them with other people.

LUTHER QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

No, just because he feels his impurity and unworthiness, he approaches all the more and looks only upon the goodness of Christ. This is true faith, a living confidence in the goodness of God.  (Church Postils, Ephihany 3)

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM. "The Word of the Cross-Power for Life”. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. To the world, Jesus seemed to be a loser. He suffered what all would consider defeat in order to win new life for you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-18)

   HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday

9:30-10:30am – Pam Pickett is leading

            Study of Mark in Classroom 1.    

9:30-10:30am – Dave Lehenbauer and

Duane Wright are leading a study in Prayer in Classroom 6.

9:30-10:30am – Women’s Bible Study entitled Believing God.

Monday  2nd & 4th Mondays at

2:00pm.

Rotating Hostesses:  Herb &

Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Delores

Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh,

Maxine Reihman, & Betty Jensen – Led

By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

ALTAR FLOWERS  There are still several Sundays open if you would like to sponsor flowers for our altar.  The cost is $60 for both bouquets or $ 30 for one.  This cost includes tax. Please write your name and the reason for the flowers (including dates), if you have one, on the flower chart in the hallway near the restrooms.  We then ask you to put the money in the offering around the time you have signed up for – marking it for the altar flowers. 

 MISSION U  has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 11th at Holy Trinity from 9:00am-2:00pm.  This free seminar is entitled “’Equipping To Share: Tough Questions.”  Participants will learn how to classify, identify, and get to the root of tough questions and objections to Christianity, and practice giving sensitive and relevant answers that point to the Savior, suing messages of “Law” and “Gospel” as appropriate.  Lunch will be provided. Childcare is available with prior arrangement.  Call the Church office to register or sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex.  In order to get lunches ordered, we ask that you contact the Church office no later than Tuesday, February 7th.

LIFE QUOTES  “If unborn children are to be protected from death by abortion; if newborn handicapped children are to be protected from death by infanticide; if the elderly, the ‘non-productive,’ the dependent are to be protected by euthanasia; and if the sanctity of life is to be affirmed and protected, then our voice is essential.”

Dr. Jean Garton, former president of Lutherans For Life.-A Life Quote from Lutheran For Life- If you want to support this ministry, you may do so through their web site: www.lutheransforlife.org

Windshield Wiper and a Child

From the mouths of babes.  It's all so clear to them. Driving in the rain will never be quite the same.........

One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick.  Suddenly, my son Matthew spoke up from his relaxed position in he front seat.   “Mom, I'm thinking of something.”  This announcement usually meant he had been pondering some fact for a while and was now ready to expound all that his seven-year-old mind had discovered.  I was eager to hear. “What are you thinking?” I asked.  “The rain,” he began, “is like sin and the windshield wipers are like God, wiping our sins away.”

After the chill bumps raced up my arms I was able to respond.  “That's really good, Matthew.”  Then my curiosity broke in.  How far would this little boy take this revelation?  So I asked... “Do you notice how the rain keeps on coming?  What does that tell you?”   Matthew didn't hesitate one moment with his answer: “We keep on sinning, and God just keeps on forgiving us.”

Who can drive in the rain again without thinking of this???

YOUR FACE CAN WITNESS

A church paper reported a study from a woman who visited eighteen churches on successive Sundays.  She walked up and down the aisle and visited with people after each service.  She rated each parish on the following scale:

    10    — for a smile from a worshiper

    10    — for a greeting from someone sitting nearby

  100    — for an exchange of names

  200    — for an invitation to coffee or dinner

  200    — for an invitation to return

 1000    — for an introduction to another worshiper

2000    — for an invitation to meet the pastor

On this scale, all eighteen churches earned fewer than 100 points!   The “researcher” concludes:  “The preaching may be Biblical, the singing inspirational, the sermon uplifting, but when the visitor finds no one who cares whether or not she is there, she is not likely to come back.”

Go ahead and smile!  Show people that you (and your face) know about the love and peace of Christ Jesus!

William Arthur Ward, Quote Magazine

 
                      THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

January 22nd- 29th, 2017

TODAY

Worship                                                                      8:00am

Bible Classes/Sunday School                        9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                       9:30am

Worship                                                                 10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                6:30pm

TUESDAY

Youth Basketball Practice/Life Ctr.          6:00pm

WEDNESDAY

News and Notes Due                                           12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                           3:00pm

ATG                                                                           4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                                4:30pm

Choir Rehearsal                                                       6:30pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                  6:30pm                                 

Praise Group Rehearsal                                      7:30pm

THURSDAY

Education Meeting                            5:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin & Clarion                         1:00pm

SUNDAY

Worship                                                                    8:00am

Bible Study/Sunday School                            9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                       9:30am

Worship                                                                 10:45am            

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: First Living Savior, Bethel Heights: Pray that God would guide the outreach of the congregation and the assimilation of new members.

Church Ministry Team: Trustees Team: Prayers for all of the Church projects that are proposed and that we would be blessed by them and have talented people to help with each of them so we will be instrumental in helping God’s plan for our Church.

         Also we are asking prayers for our fellow trustee Bob Bauer for strength and healing.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

January 15, 2017

January 15th, 2017

UNITY SUNDAY   Following our worship service this morning, we invite you to join us in the Life Center for an HTY (Holy Trinity Youth) Café and Voters’ meeting.  The Youth will be serving up a build your own taco/fajita/salad bar.   It will have Salsa, Cheese Dip, chicken, beef, lettuce, tomato’s and on and on!  As an option there will be Chicken Tortilla Soup and of course the usual burgers and nuggets.  There will be a free-will offering to support the Youth activities here at Holy Trintiy.

            Besides year end reports, the church council is recommending to the Voters that we enter into a one-year agreement with Camp War Eagle for them to hold five 2-week camps at our facilities this summer.   The council is also recommending to the Voters that we spend up to $5,000 from the General Fund (non-budgeted) to upgrade televisions in the narthex, cry room and Sunday School rooms along with carts, cameras, DVD’s as needed.

            We encourage you to join us after church today.

THANK YOU To those who participated in the annual cookie walk held last Sunday and to those who made cookies for the event. A total of $295.00 was raised. Funds will go to support our Food Pantry.

PORTALS OF PRAYER  Make sure you pick up the new Portals of Prayer for January.  They are available in the Narthex.  Feel free to share them with other people.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM. "Looking for God? Look to the Lamb”. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. Jesus’ love, suffering, sacrifice, and triumph are all expressed in that most precious of titles: THE LAMB OF GOD. (John 1:29-42)

   HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday

9:30-10:30am – Pam Pickett is leading

            Study of Mark in Classroom 1.    

9:30-10:30am – Dave Lehenbauer and

Duane Wright are leading a study in Prayer in Classroom 2.

9:30-10:30am – Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Room 6.

9:30-10:30am – Women’s Bible Study entitled Believing God.

Monday  2nd & 4th Mondays at

2:00pm.

Rotating Hostesses:  Herb &

Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Delores

Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh,

Maxine Reihman, & Betty Jensen – Led

By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

2017 OFFFERING ENVELOPES  are located on the Giving center counter. Please stop by and pick them up. Call the Church office if you do not have one.

LUTHER QUOTE FOR THE WEEK  In this Gospel you see the mother of Christ directly the servants away from herself and unto Christ, telling them “Whatever he says to you, do it.” To this word alone you must direct everyone, if you would direct aright; so that this word of Mary is and ought be, a daily saying in Christendom, destroying all doctrines of men and women and everything not really Christ’s Word.  ( Church Postils, Epiphany 2)

GIRLS LUNCH OUT Is scheduled for this Thursday the 19th at the Atlanta Bread Company beginning at 11:30 am. Please sign up on bulletin board and come join us for great food, fellowship and lots of fun!

 MISSION U  has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 11th at Holy Trinity from 9:00am-2:00pm.  This free seminar is entitled “’Equipping To Share: Tough Questions.”  Participants will learn how to classify, identify, and get to the root of tough questions and objections to Christianity, and practice giving sensitive and relevant answers that point to the Savior, suing messages of “Law” and “Gospel” as appropriate.  Lunch will be provided. Childcare is available with prior arrangement.  Call the Church office to register or sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex.  In order to get lunches ordered, we ask that you contact the Church office no later than Tuesday, February 7th.

LIFE QUOTES  “Every life has value because every life is someone created by God, redemmed by the blood of Jesus, and someone He either has called or wants to call into an eternal relationship with Him. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Amen.”

Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life.  If you want to support this ministry, you may do so through their web site: www.lutheransforlife.org

ALTAR FLOWERS  There are still several Sundays open if you would like to sponsor flowers for our altar.  The cost is $60 for both bouquets or $ 30 for one.  This cost includes tax. Please write your name and the reason for the flowers (including dates), if you have one, on the flower chart in the hallway near the restrooms.  We then ask you to put the money in the offering around the time you have signed up for – marking it for the altar flowers. 

Determining Life Spans

God created the mule, and told him "You will be mule, working constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back.  You will eat grass and lack intelligence.  You will live for 50 years.  The mule answered, "To live like this for 50 years is too much.

Please, give me no more than 20."  And so it was so.

Then God created the dog and told him, "You will hold vigilance over the dwellings of Man, to whom you will be his greatest companion.  You will eat his table scraps and live for 25 years."  And the dog responded,  "Lord, to live 25 years as a dog like that is too much.  Please, no more than 10 years."  And so it was so.

God then created the monkey and told him, "You are monkey.  You shall swing from tree to tree, acting like an idiot.  You will be funny, and you shall live for 20 years."  And the Monkey responded, "Lord to live for 20 years as the clown of the world is too much.  Please, Lord,  give me no more than 10 years."  And it was so.

Finally, God created Man and told him, "You are Man, the only rational being that walks the earth. You will use your intelligence to have mastery over the creatures of the world.  You will dominate the earth and live for 20 years."  An the man responded,  "Lord, to be Man for only 20 years is too little.  Please, Lord, give me the 20 years the mule refused, then the 15 years the dog refused, and the 10 years the monkey rejected."  And it was so.

And so God made Man to live 20 years as a man, then marry and live 20 years like a mule working and carrying heavy loads on his back.  Then he is to have children and live 15 years as a dog, guarding his house and eating the leftovers after they empty the pantry; then in his old age, to live 10 years as a monkey, acting like an idiot to amuse his grandchildren.   And it is so.

 
                  THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

  January 15th- 22nd, 2017

TODAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Bible Classes/Sunday School                        8:45am

Handbell Choir                                                       8:45am

Worship/Communion                                  10:00am

Voter’s Mtg. & HTY Café                          11:30am

MONDAY

Pastor @ Prayer Retreat/Petit Jean

(Monday Thru Wednesday the 18th)

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                6:30pm

TUESDAY

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study                      2:00pm

Youth Basketball Practice/Life Ctr.          6:00pm

WEDNESDAY

News and Notes Due                                           12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                           3:00pm

ATG                                                                           4-7:00pm

No Confirmation

Choir Rehearsal                                                       6:30pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                  6:30pm                                 

Praise Group Rehearsal                                      7:30pm

THURSDAY

Pastor @ Support Group/Eureka         9-2:00pm

Girls Lunch Out/Atlanta Bread        11:30am

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                                                1:00pm

SUNDAY

Worship                                                                    8:00am

Bible Study/Sunday School                            9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                       9:30am

Worship                                                                 10:45am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: First Lutheran,                         Harrison, Pray for the spirit to flow through the hearts of God’s people as they reach out to others with the love of Christ. Pray the Spirit opens hearts to hear and believe this message of forgiveness and life in our Savior.

Church Ministry Team:  Elder Ministry Team: ????

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

January 8, 2017

January 8th, 2017

THE INSTALLATION OF 2017 OFFICERS AND LEADERS  is being held in both services today.  A listing is in the bulletin.  Please keep them in your prayers throughout this year.

LEADERS RETREAT  Our annual leaders retreat will be held this Saturday, the 14th, from 8:30am-12:30pm in Classroom 1 for all our 2017 leaders.  Please let Pastor Besel or the church office know if you are not able to attend.

FEED MY SHEEP  Thank you to everyone who gave food items or money donations to our pantry. Your generosity is very much appreciated !!

2017 OFFFERING ENVELOPES  are located on the Giving center counter. Please stop by and pick them up. Call the Church office if you do not have one.

PORTALS OF PRAYER  Make sure you pick up the new Portals of Prayer for January.  They are available in the Narthex.  Feel free to share them with other people.

YOUTH SKI TRIPSign-Up Deadline is this Tuesday the 10th.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM. "God’s Real Promise of Righteousness and Justice”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

Jesus brings us righteousness and justice to restore bruised reeds and reignite faintly burning wicks. (Isaiah 42:1-9)

   HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday

9:30-10:30am – Pam Pickett is leading

            Study of Mark in Classroom 1.    

9:30-10:30am – Dave Lehenbauer and

Duane Wright are leading a study in Prayer in Classroom 2.

9:30-10:30am – Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Room 6.

9:30-10:30am – Women’s Bible Study entitled Believing God.

Monday  2nd & 4th Mondays at

2:00pm.

Rotating Hostesses:  Herb &

Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Delores

Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh,

Maxine Reihman, & Betty Jensen – Led

By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

THE WOMENS BIBLE STUDY  Is beginning a new study by Beth Moore entitled “Believing God” starting todayfrom 9:30-10:30am.  Workbooks are available at Lifeway Book stores.

SPECIAL THANK YOU From Omar Kauffeld for all the cards and food that he was given while he was recovering from his surgery.

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK  Is being held today until Noon. There will be a free will offering and funds go to the HTLC food pantry.

LUTHER QUOTE   “Nor does he send trial upon you in order to cast you off, but that you may the better learn to know and the more closely cling to his Word, that you may experience how earnestly and faithfully he cares for you.”  ( Church Postils, Epiphany 2)

GIRLS LUNCH OUTOur next luncheon is scheduled for January 19th at 11:30am at the Atlanta Bread Company. Sign up sheet on bulletin board in Narthex. Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship!

LIFE QUOTES  “So microscopic zygotes and embryos may not resemble adult human beings. They may not yet carry out any recognizably human activities. Nevertheless, scientific observations define them as nothing other than human lives, worthy of the same respect the Scriptures assign us all. They look and act exactly like a human being ought to in these beginning stages of her growth.”

Rev. Michael W. Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans For Life.

* A Life Quote From Lutherans For Life *

USED FLOWER VASES  If you have any flower vases not being used in your home please bring and place in a box located on the Garden table. A local flower shop can use these vases and one of our Church members will be picking up the vases and delivering to the shop. Donations will be accepted for the next two Sundays.

What Not to Take into the New Year

Self-Help Books – Trust in God first.  Don’t turn to Him as a last resort(Proverbs 3:5, 6)

Tape Measure – Consider only God’s standards.  Don’t compare yourself to other people(Luke 18:9-14)

Rearview Mirror – Don’t live in the past.  You’ll miss out on what God is doing in your life now(Philippians 3:12-14)

Gavel – Stop wasting time judging others.  Instead, pray for them, help them, and team with them)  Luke 6:37, 38)

Life Vest – Don’t be overly cautious spiritually.  Peter experienced Jesus in a real way because he dared to step out of the boat(Matthew 14:22-33)

Garage-Door Opener – We think we’re networked but often isolate ourselves.  God intended for us to live in community with one another(Hebrews 10:23-25)

Handcuffs – Don’t offer excuses about why you can’t help out.  God can do amazing things through – and despite – us.  Just follow Him, with no excuses(Mark 6:35-44)

n  Gregg McCaslin

ONE SOLITARY LIFE

He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman.  He grew up in still another village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty.  Then for three years He was an itinerant preacher.  He never wrote a book.  He never held an office.  He never had a family or owned a house.  He didn't go to college.  He never visited a big city. 

He never traveled more than two hundred miles from the place where He was born.  He did none of the things one usually associates with greatness.   He had no credentials but Himself.  He was only thirty-three when the tide of public opinion turned against Him.  His friends ran away.

He was turned over to His enemies and went through the mockery of a trial.  He was nailed to a cross between two thieves.  While He was dying, His executioners gambled for His clothing, the only property He had on earth.  After He died, He was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend.

Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central figure of the human race and the leader of mankind's progress.  All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as that one solitary life.

 
                  THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

  January 8th- 15th, 2017

TODAY

Worship                                                                      8:00am

Bible Classes/Sunday School                        9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                       9:30am

Worship                                                                 10:45am

Cookie Walk                                               8:00am-Noon

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

Council Packet Information Due                 Noon

Elders                                                                           6:30pm                 

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                6:30pm

TUESDAY

Sign-Up Deadline for Youth Ski Trip

Youth Basketball Practice/Life Ctr.          6:00pm

Council                                                                         6:30pm                 

Outreach(Library)                                               6:30pm                 

WEDNESDAY

News and Notes Due                                           12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                           3:00pm

ATG                                                                           4-7:00pm

Confirmation                                                             4:30pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                                                  6:30pm                                 

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Clarion Information Due

Assemble Bulletin                                                1:00pm

SATURDAY

Leaders Retreat @ Church                             8:30am-12:30pm

SUNDAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Bible Study/Sunday School                            8:45am

Handbell Choir                                                       8:45am

Worship & Communion                              10:00am

Voter’s Meeting & HTY Café                      11:30am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Bella Vista,                         Pray that we connect people to Jesus, Grow in Faith, and Serve our King.

Church Ministry Team:  Music Ministry: Holy Father, You alone are worthy of all glory and honor and praise. Help us to turn our attention away from ourselves and back to You. May our deepest desire be to dwell in your Holy Presence and make Your glory known. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

November 13, 2016

November 13, 2016

UNITY SUNDAY NEXT WEEK   Next Sunday is the last of our Unity Sundays for this year.  Sunday School and Bible classes begin at 8:45am.  We will have one communion service at 10:00 AM.  Following the service, there will be a HTY Café and Voter’s meeting in the Life Center.  Business is limited to the 2017 Budget and ratification of leaders.

MISSION U THIS SATURDAY  Deb Erdmann will be here from Milwaukee to lead our final Mission U workshop.  This workshop was postponed in July because a problem with her connecting flights.  The theme is:  Equipping to Share — Tough Questions.  It is about how to respond to people who ask questions about the existence of God, why the Bible is true, etc.  I have been told by several people that this is a great workshop.  The congregation is covering the costs, including lunch.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex if you plan to attend.

FEED MY SHEEP   Thank you for the generous donations of food and money this past Sunday. We are expecting a great number of visitors to the pantry in the month of November with the Thanksgiving Holiday so your generous donation of food or money will be greatly appreciated!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"The Day Of Hope Is Coming”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

There is hope when God acts in the midst of our helplessness.

(Malachi 4:1-6)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday 

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday  2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm   Rotating Hostesses:  Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Delores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman, & Betty Jensen – Led By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

                   Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

GIRLS LUNCH OUT  this month will be on Thursday @ 11:30am @ Taste of Thai.  Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in Narthex.  Please join us for a great time!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

The items are in and shoeboxes fill Cameron’s office. Now is the fun part, we turn it all into Christmas presents! Join us on November 16, 17, and 18 from 5:30-6:30pm as we wrap, fill, and carefully runner band all the shoeboxes for children around the world. We will have food and drinks for those who come throuhg the week. Then on Saturday, November 19th @ 1:00pm we will have the final packing party to finish it up! WE are going to need a lot of help getting all the shoeboxes ready and it is al;ways a lot of fun. Make sure to bring some pictures of your family to share with the children who receive the presents, if you so wish. And there is one last way you can help and it is important. Each box costs $7 to send overseas, which is a real deal when it comes to shipping. If you would please consider making an extra offering this month to help get these presents where they need need to go it will be appreciated. Make sure to mark it Operation Christmas Child. Talk to Cameron or visit www.holytrin.org/occ if you have any questions.

Do You Like to Have the Service on the Screen?  Then we need your help.  We need at least one other person to help put the service together with Powerpoint and Easy Worship (can be done at home).  ALSO, we need more people to operate the computer duing church so the same people aren’t doing it every Sunday.   If you can help please contact Pastor Besel about the details.

THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS BASKETS Will once again be offered to members of our congregation. We need your donations to make this a success ! Please bring in items typically used to prepare a Holiday dinner. Place items on the giving Center counter so we can keep those items separate from the Pantry donations.If you would like to RECEIVE A BASKET please contact the Church office by Friday, November 18th. We need to know if you would like a basket for Thanksgiving or Christmas. 

ROGERS CHRISTMAS PARADE Will be held on December 2nd in downtown Rogers at 7:00pm. Holy Trinity will have a float again this year. The theme is “Woodland Christmas” We invite kids to ride on the float as Angels or Shepherds. (Costumes provided) We plan to decorate the folat on Sunday, Nov. 29th @at the Eisma’s from 2:00-5:00pm. If you would like to help or have questions please contact Nancy Eisma or Kelly Faust.

LIFE QUOTES  “People do not like to face the fact that their soul will live on in eternity. We need time to be alone with God, to hear his Word, to read it everyday, and to pray to Him. This is where we get food for our soul. We need to sit as a fmaily and let God feed us with His Word, have our devotion, and pray together.”Rev. Homer Larsen, Christian Crusader radio program-*A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life* www.lutheransforlife.org

JOURNEYMEN !!   Are you ready to get together this Fall?  How about an evening together around a campfire? We will be hosting ADVENT BY BONFIRE again this year on December 3rd at the Sij ranch between Avoca and Garfield ( Same place as last year). We had a great time last year, andwould like to see more of you attend and love to see about 10 guests this year, so think about friends and neighbors to invite. C’Mon Guys –Let’s have a nite at the ranch. Sign up sheet in the Narthex.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY  We would like to offer this 9 week course by Dave Ramsey here at Holy Trinity.  Pastor Besel is looking for someone to lead the course.  Also, let him know if this is something that would interst you.  The Mid-South District is offering to reimburse the $93 cost for people completing the course in the near future.

2017 LUTHERAN ANNUAL Is now available for ordering. If you are interested in one you can order online @ cph.org/LutheranAnnual or contact cph @ 1-800-325-3040. Cost is $27.99 not including shipping. Please contact Church office with any questions.

BELLA VISTA LUTHERAN CHURCH Invites everyone to their JOY,JOY,JOY, concert on Dec. 11 @ 3:30pm. For more information see flyer in Narthex.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 November 13th-20th 2016        

TODAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

TUESDAY

Circuit Pastor’s @ Springdale                    9am-2:00pm

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study Class        2:00pm               

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Staff Meeting                                                     12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm

Operation Christmas Child Packing       5:30pm               

(Wed/Thur/Friday)     

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Pastor @ Support In Eureka                      9am-2:00pm

Girls Lunch Out @ Taste Of Thai              11:30am

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                                           1:00pm

SATURDAY

Mission U/Classroom 1                               9am-2:00pm

Operation Christmas Child Packing       1:00pm

SUNDAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     8:45am

Handbell Choir                                                 8:45am

Communion                                                   10:00am

Voter’s Mtg/HTY Café                                   11:30am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Living Savior,                        Bethel Heights: Pay that God would guide the outreach of the congregation and the assimilation of new members.

Church Ministry Team: Outreach Ministry Team:    

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

 Those Who Worshiped Last Sunday:     Total ( 85 Early Service/???? Late Service

Those Who Shared Last Sunday: $12,615.01 ($650 Military Bible Sticks, $50 Thanksgiving/Christmas Baskets, $1000 Pantry Care, $121 Operation Christmas Child, $150 Jr. High Retreat, $40 Ronnie Willis Memorial, $677 Feed My Sheep)  

November 6, 2016

November 6, 2016

FEED MY SHEEP TODAY   Thank you for helping our congregation show God’s grace to people who come to our pantry.  We are expecting a great number of visitors to the pantry in the month of November with the Thanksgiving Holiday so your generous donation of food or money will be greatly appreciated!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU  to all of those who volunteered at our Trunk or Treat.  It was a great success and we could not have done this without you!  Thanks!

LEAVE A LEGACY WORKSHOP  Paul Reeves from the District Office and Lisa Reeves, a local estate planning attorney who belongs to Bella Vista Lutheran will be here this afternoon at 3:30 PM in Classroom 1.

REMINDER OF YOUTH PARENT MEETING TODAY  after the 10:45 service.

REMINDER  If you use the office workroom, please help us keep it organized by leaving it as you found it.  If you leave the office staff a note, please remember to sign it so we can follow up with your question or concern.  Thank you.

GIRLS LUNCH OUT  this month will be on November 17th @ 11:30am @ Taste of Thai.  Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in Narthex.  Please join us for a great time!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"Do You Want This Blessing”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

Jesus came to bless you; He takes the initiative to reach out to broken lives with His love and help.

(Matthew 5:1-12)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday 

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm

Rotating Hostesses:

Herb & Shirley Bernthal,

Spike & Delores Hermes,

Joe & Barbara Raleigh,

Maxine Reihman, & Betty Jensen-Led By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

                   Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

LinkT Retreat Will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th and a $50

deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

The items are in and shoeboxes fill Cameron’s office. Now is the fun part, we turn it all into Christmas presents! Join us on November 16, 17, and 18th from 5:30-6:30pm as we wrap, fill, and carefully runner band all the shoeboxes for children around the world. We will have food and drinks for those who come through the week. Then on Saturday, November 19th @ 1:00pm we will have the final packing party to finish it up! We are going to need a lot of help getting all the shoeboxes ready and it is always a lot of fun. Make sure to bring some pictures of your family to share with the children who receive the presents, if you so wish. And there is one last way you can help and it is important. Each box costs $7 to send overseas, which is a real deal when it comes to shipping. If you would please consider making an extra offering this month to help get these presents where they need need to go it will be appreciated. Make sure to mark it Operation Christmas Child. Talk to Cameron or visit www.holytrin.org/occ if you have any questions.

MILITARY BIBLESTICKS   Once again we are giving the members of our congregation the opportunity to provide Military Biblesticks to chaplains to provide audio Bibles to members of our military and their families.  Please see the insert in the bulletin for details.  Over the last 4 years, members of Holy Trinity have provided 165 of these Biblesticks for our military.  Each one costs $25.  That means we have donated $4,125 for

Biblesticks. We ask that any gifts be made by next Sunday, November 13th.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL Are you a member? Do you have Action teams available to you? Are you willing to get involved and use them to benefit the Church but unsure how? If you answered yes please contact Casey Bolte @ 479-644-3618 to have your name added to the Church’s list. There are several Church activities that could benefit from Action teams including Feed My Sheep, Operation Christmas Child, VBS, etc. It doesn’t cost anything to apply for and utilize an Action team-other than your time. Intereseted in becoming a member of Thrivent? Please contact Steven Schmitt @ 479-631-8239.

2017 LUTHERAN ANNUAL Is now available for ordering. If you are interested in one you can order online @ cph.org/LutheranAnnual or contact cph @ 1-800-325-3040. Cost is $27.99 not including shipping. Please contact Church office with any questions.

DISTRICT TOWN HALL MEETING   President Paavola and other staff from the District Office will be meeting with the people of the Fayettville Circuit this Thursday night here at Holy Trinity.  The meeting starts at 6:30.  The members of Holy Trinity are invited to attend.

THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS BASKETS Will once again be offered to members of our congregation. We need your donations to make this a success ! Please bring in items typically used to prepare a Holiday dinner. Place items on the giving Center counter so we can keep those items separate from the Pantry donations. If you would like to RECEIVE A BASKET please contact the Church office by Friday, November 18th. We need to know if you would like a basket for Thanksgiving or Christmas. 

LIFE QUOTES  “Is someone resistant to the life-affirming message as you have presented? Perhaps it’s the attitude they sense when they have been approached. I have found that when my attitude is more reflective of Christ, my message is much better received, and I can do my job of lifting those who are weak. So I pray, “Lord make me a servant who is humble and meek that I might lift up those who are weak. Amen.”. “Lynette Auch, President of Lutherans For Life- *A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life* www.lutheransforlife.org

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 November 6th-13th 2016

TODAY-FEED MY SHEEP

Communion                                                      8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Communion                                                      10:45am

Youth Parent Mtg.                                          Noon

Leave A Legacy                                                3:30pm

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

Elders                                                                   6:30pm                               

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

TUESDAY

Council                                                                6:30pm               

WEDNESDAY

Ministerial Alliance Lunch @ Church    11:30am

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm                               

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

District Town Hall For Circuit                   6:30pm

@ Holy Trinity

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                                           1:00pm

Jr. High LinkT Retreat Thru Sunday

SUNDAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                          10:45am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Living Savior,                        Bethel Heights: Pay that God would guide the outreach of the congregation and the assimilation of new members.

Church Ministry Team: Education Ministry Team:   Prayer of thanks to all who were involved with the safe and successful trunk or treat this past Monday. We pray that the Holy Spirit works in those who visited that they may come to have a personal relationship with Jesus.                                  

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday:  Total 168(72 Early  Service/96 Late Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $7,041.01 ($11.75 Sunday School, $4 Mission Crafts, $50 Food Pantry, $15 Pastor’s Care Fund, $475 Bible Sticks)

October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016

OFFICE HELP VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON  Will be held on Wednesday November 2nd from 12:00-1:30 pm. Soups, chili, all the fixins and cheesecake will be served and we will play Bingo after the lunch. Please be sure and RSVP by Friday Oct. 28th to the church office at 636-1135. Don’t miss out on the fun !!

TRUNK OR TREAT Is Scheduled for tomorrow night Oct. 31st from 5:30-7:00pm. We still need help in the Trunk department for our Trunk or Treat. This event is possibly our largest community outreach event and we need all the help we can get and we also need TWO VOLUNTEERS in particular to help judge the costume and trunk contest. The Trunk part of this event is so easy and so much fun ! Simply bring your vehicle (or two), decorate it however you like (simple or complicated), bring candy or appropriate hand-outs (enough for about 500) and greet those who come with a smile and sugar. It is a lot of fun so bring your A-game. The winner of each contest will receive a $50 visa card ! If you have any questions please speak with Cameron.

FEED MY SHEEP Is next Sunday November 6th. We are expecting more visitors to the pantry in the month of November with the Thanksgiving Holiday so your generous donations are greatly appreciated !

THANK YOU FROM NONA COPPINGER “I richly appreciate your devoted gift from each of you and thank you for all the prayers and I thank God for each of you”

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"Running The Race Of Faith”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus.

A legacy of faith is the best bequest, giving the gift of Jesus to those who come after you.

(Luke 12:19-21)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday 

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm

Rotating Hostesses:

Herb & Shirley Bernthal,

Spike & Delores Hermes,

Joe & Barbara Raleigh &

Maxine Reihman-Led By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

                   Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

PASTOR BESEL  is taking his final Sunday of vacation to visit family in Texas.  He is returning tonight.

LinkT Retreat Will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th and a $50

deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Christmas is a wonderful time of family, friends, gifts, and of course, Jesus; the greatest gift. In other countries however, some do not have a Christmas. This is where Operation Christmas Child comes in. Thru this effort presents are sent to kids who normally wouldn’t get one along with a message of baby Jesus and his mission to save us all. Our Church can help this goal by putting some of those presents together each year. The simplest way you can help is to donate shoe boxes. You can either wrap them like a present at home or we can do it here. The second and powerful way you can help is to shop. A shopping list can be found in the narthex. If you spot something that is on the list while shopping please consider purchasing it and either creating your own present at home or dropping off in Church office for the mass pack in November. For more information please go to holytrin.org/occ.

WORSHIP SLIDES We have a need for an individual to replace Casey Bolte at the end of this month helping with slides. If you can help please contact Pastor Besel about the details.

OUTREACH MINISTRY  Is in need of two volunteers. Volunteers are needed once a month and for two fundraisers a year. If interested in helping out please contact Pat Rader @

479-644-4153.

LEAVE A LEGACY  Do you have a plan to passon your financial gifts to the people and ministries you love? Make plans to attend the “Leaving A Legacy” event that Holy Trinity is hosting on November 6th @ 3:30pm. Reserve your seat by November 2nd by contacting

Mid-South District Office @ 866-373-1343 ext. 3107

MISSION U Coming November 19.  For details or to sign up, see the bulletin board in the Narthex.

MILITARY BIBLESTICKS  Once again we are giving the members of our congregation the opportunity to provide Military Biblesticks to chaplains to provide audio Bibles to members of our military and their families.  Please see the insert in the bulletin for details.  Over the last 4 years, members of Holy Trinity have provided 165 of these Biblesticks for our military.  Each one costs $25.  That means we have donated $4,125 for

Biblesticks. We ask that any gifts be made by November 13th.

THANKSGIVING / CHRISTMAS BASKETS  Will once again be offered to members of our congregation. We need your donations to make this a success !  Please bring in items typically used to prepare a Holiday dinner. Place items on the Giving Center counter so we can keep those items separate from the Pantry donations.  If you would like to RECEIVE A BASKET please contact the Church office by Friday, November 18th.  We need to know if you want a basket for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY  Do you have any Christian books, extra Bibles, or Women’s Bible studies/devotions collecting dust at your house?  If they have not been written in and you are looking for a place to donate them, bring them to church!  There is a plastic collection tub in the Giving Center in the Narthex.  Casey Bolte is collecting books/Bibles/devotionals and donating them to a local jail ministry/outreach. 

LIFE QUOTES  “Luther placed primary emphasis on the Word. He understood that scripture is the final authoritative source for the Church’s life and doctrine. Everything the Church says or does is to be consistent with God’s Word and is to be regulated by God’s word. God has spoken, his Word is truth, and it is the Church’s responsibility to regulate her speech in the light of God’s speech. That is what continual reformation is.” Rev.Michael Stangeland, Pastor of Highwater Lutheran Church, Lamberton Minnesota. *A life quote from Lutherans For Life*  www.lutheransforlife.org

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 October 30th-November 6th 2016

TODAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

Trunk Or Treat                                                5:30-7:00pm    

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

TUESDAY

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study                   2:00pm

Outreach                                                             6:30pm

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Office Volunteer Appreciation Lunch    12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm                               

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Youth Mtg. (Conf. Rm.)                                 5:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin/Clarion                         1:00pm

Cards                                                                    6:30pm

SUNDAY-FEED MY SHEEP

Communion                                                      8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Communion                                                   10:45am

Youth Parent Meeting                                12:00pm

Leave A Legacy Workshop                         3:30pm

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: First Lutheran,                        Harrison: Pray for the Spirit to flow through the hearts of God’s people as they reach out to others with the love of Christ. Pray their Spirit opens hearts to hear and believe this message of forgiveness and life in our Savior.

Church Ministry Team:       Trustees:    Guide and protect workers as they reseal and refinish the parking lot. Also for God to be with all our members who help around the church property.                            

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday:  Total 168(72 Early  Service/96 Late Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $40,885.23 ($31,633.01 Private Donation, $1,360 Youth-Wham Ball, $28.40 Youth Can Money, $660 Youth-Café, $20 Copy Machine, $4.50 Mission Crafts, $125 Bible Sticks,

$50 Youth Retreat, $285 Veronica Willis Memorial, $20 Trunk or Treat, $50 Building Fund)

October 23, 2016

October 23, 2016

OFFICE HELP VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON  Will be held on Wednesday November 2nd from 12:00-1:30 pm. Soups, chili, all the fixins and cheesecake will be served and we will play Bingo after the lunch. Please be sure and RSVP by Friday Oct. 28th to the church office at 636-1135. Don’t miss out on the fun !!

CONFIRMATION PRAYER PALS  Reminder that the next meeting with our Pals is this Wednesday Nov. 2nd from 5:45-6:15pm. If you cannot make it please let Cameron or Pastor know.

TRUNK OR TREAT Although the days are still warm, Oct. 31st is right around the corner. We still need help in the Trunk department for our Trunk or Treat. This event is possibly our largest community outreach event and we need all the help we can get and we need TWO VOLUNTEERS in particular to help judge the costume and trunk contest. The Trunk part of this event is so easy and so much fun ! Simply bring your vehicle (or two), decorate it however you like (simple or complicated), bring candy or appropriate hand-outs (enough for about 500) and greet those who come with a smile and sugar. It is a lot of fun so bring your A-game. The winner of each gets a $50 visa card ! If you have any questions please speak with Cameron.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"Running The Race Of Faith”

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

Because Christ has already won the victory for us, our race of faith is worth the struggle of the run.

(2 Timothy 4:6-8)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm

Rotating Hostesses:

Herb & Shirley Bernthal,

Spike & Delores Hermes,

Joe & Barbara Raleigh &

Maxine Reihman-Led By Vern Schaefer

Tuesday 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm

Pastor Bernthal’s BibleClass

PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS   will meet this Tuesday @ 2:00 pm as a reminder.

WORSHIP SLIDES   We want to thank Vern Schaefer and Casey Bolte for doing the worship slides each week.  Casey has decided to stop at the end of this month.  If you can help, please talk to Pastor Besel about the details.

SPECIAL THANKS   Holy Trinity received a check this week in the amount of $31,633.00 for our general fund from an anonymous member blessed with 55 years of marriage.  We want to thank them for supporting our congregation and mission here.

SAMARITAN CENTER VOLUNTEER DAY For our Church to volunteer is Saturday October 29th. We still need help so please sign up on sheet in Narthex or call Dorothy Button @ 479-381-2967.

YOUTH NEWS October 29th is a Youth Hike! We will be leaving in the morning and returning in the evening at a time to be decided later. If is a full day event. Duane Wright is currently checking out different areas for some new exploration and adventures. This event is open to all youth, 6-12th grade and their parents. If you would like to go, please contact Cameron Pullman by Oct. 23rd.   LinkT Retreat will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th

and a $50 deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for. It will be a great weekend!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Christmas is a wonderful time of family, friends, gifts, and of course, Jesus; the greatest gift. In other countries however, some do not have a Christmas. This is where Operation Christmas Child comes in. Thru this effort presents are sent to kids who normally wouldn’t; get one along with a message of baby Jesus and his mission to save us all. Our Church can help this goal by putting some of those presents together each year. The simplest way you can help is to donate shoe boxes. You can either wrap them like a present at home or we can do it here. The second and powerful way you can help is to shop. A shopping list can be found in the narthex. If you spot something that is on the list while shopping please consider purchasing it and either creating your own present at home or dropping off in Church office for the mass pack in November. For more informationplease go to holytrin.org/occ.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY  Do you have any Christian books, extra Bibles, or Women’s Bible studies/devotions collecting dust at your house?  If they have not been written in and you are looking for a place to donate them, bring them to church!  There is a plastic collection tub in the Giving Center in the Narthex.  Casey Bolte is collecting books/Bibles/devotionals and donating them to a local jail ministry/outreach. 

OUTREACH MINISTRY  Is in need of two volunteers. Volunteers are needed once a month and for two fundraisers a year. If intereseted in helping out please contact Pat Rader @

479-644-4153.

MILITARY BIBLESTICKS   Once again we are giving the members of our congregation the opportunity to provide Military Biblesticks to chaplains to provide audio Bibles to members of our military and their families.  Please see the insert in the bulletin for details.  Over the last 4 years, members of Holy Trinity have provided 165 of these Biblesticks for our military.  Each one costs $25.  That means we have donated $4,125 for Biblesticks.  We ask any gifts be made by November 13.

LIFE QUOTES  “Every day in this country such confusion and fear leads to nearly 3,000 babies being brutally destroyed through abortion. These are babies created by God, babies for whom Jesus dies, and babies God wants to call into an eternal relationship with him. How can we possibly label these [issues] ‘political’ and withold the only thing that can speak to such matters of the heart? The gospel is designed to speak to hearts; your heart, my heaart, all hearts. The Gospel calls us to repentance. The Gsopel cleanses our hearts and forgives the sins that flow from our hearts.” Rev.Dr. James I. Lamb, former Execuitive Director of Lutherans for Life.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 October 23-October 30th 2016

TODAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

TUESDAY

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study                   2:00pm

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Staff Meeting                                                     12:00pm            

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm                               

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Education Ministry Mtg. (Conf. Rm.)     5:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin/Clarion                         1:00pm

SATURDAY

Youth Hiking Trip

Helping Hands Volunteer Day         8am-4pm

Ronnie Willis Visitation/Funeral     9:30/10:30pm          

SUNDAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                           10:45am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Bella Vista,                        Bella Vista: Pray that we connect people to Jesus, grow in faith, and serve our King.

Church Ministry Team:                                 Elder Ministry: Pray for the Elders and their decision as to whether or not continue to serve on the Elder Ministry team.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday:  Total 166(Unity  Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $10,899 ($11 Sunday School Offering, $50 Food Pantry, $100 Youth Retreat, $30 Pastor’s Care Fund)

October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016

UNITY SUNDAY  Join us today following the service in the Life Center for the HTY Café and Voters’ meeting.   The Youth will be serving various sandwiches including a Rueben, a Cuban, and a BLT along with Cheesy Potato Soup and a Chicken Salad.  A free will offering will be taken which will go to support the various ministries of the youth group.

DISTRICT PASTORS CONFERENCE  In Little Rock October 17th-19th. Pastor Besel and Pastor Bernthal will be attending this conference all three days and Cameron Pullman will be attending on Monday.  If you are in need of pastoral care during their absence please contact the Church office or your elder.

RONNIE WILLIS FUNERAL  The funeral for Ronnie Willis, a long-time member of Holy Trinity, will be this Saturday at 10:30 AM.  There will be a visitation with the family beginning at 9:30 here at the church.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"Know This Word-Your Life Depends On It”- Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

The Bible provides a strategy for survival in an uncertain world. It can break hearts of stone and replace them with living hearts open to God’s truth.

(2 Timothy 3:16)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm – Rotating Hostesses:

  Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Delores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh & Maxine Reihman–Led by Vern Schaefer

Tuesday

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-

          Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

GIRLS LUNCH OUT   This Thursday the 20th at the Egg and I. Sign up sheet in Narthex. Please join us for great fellowship and fun !

HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Holy Trinity is scheduled to work at Helping Hands on October 22nd.  Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon shifts. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex with specific times and duties. Please consider volunteering to help this worthy organization.

JOURNEYMEN HIKING TRIP will take place on October 22nd to Boxley Valley (Buffalo River Area). All men and any of their kids are welcome to come along. This will be a beautiful area this time of year, and wildlife is abundant. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

WORSHIP SLIDES   We want to thank Vern Schaefer and Casey Bolte for doing the worship slides each week.  Casey has decided to stop at the end of this month.  If you can help, please talk to Pastor Besel about the details.

TRUNK OR TREAT Halloween is fast approaching which means our Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner. Each year it continues to grow and therefore we need increased help. Sign up to pass out candy at your trunk, help supervise the games, or volunteer in the kitchen as we serve upwards of 600 people ! Check the Narthex for details or talk to Cameron.

SENIOR TRIP TO BOXLEY VALLEY THIS WEDNESDAY October 19th. The Journeymen group will host the trip to Boxley Valley to see the Fall Foliage and watch the elk. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer or call Duane Wright at 479-633-1105 or Dave Lehenbauer at 479-202-3719. Please bring a sack lunch or $10. This will be a great one day trip of fun, fellowship, and beautiful scenery.

YOUTH NEWS October 29th is a Youth Hike! We will be leaving in the morning and returning in the evening at a time to be decided later. If is a full day event. Duane Wright is currently checking out different areas for some new exploration and adventures. This event is open to all youth, 6-12th grade and their parents. If you would like to go, please contact Cameron Pullman by Oct. 23rd.   LinkT Retreat will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th

and a $50 deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for. It will be a great weekend!

BELLY DANCING CLASSES Terra Pullman and some friends are having belly dancing exercise classes on Wednesdays from 6-7 during the month of October in classroom 6. You are invited to join them. Please see Terra.

LIFE QUOTES  “All human governments, even bad ones, are actually God’s agents of stability and order. How wonderful when individual Christians and their congreagations don’t just hunker down and hide in their holy fortresses until judgement day. How wonderful when they get out into their communities and help clean, repair, and build. How wonderdul when their acts of love and mercy, given as freely as Christ’s love and mercy, touch and bless the lives of their neighbors, not just fellow church members. And how respectful when Christians refrain from ridiculing theiur elected officials, even when they strenously disagree with them. To love God is also to love our country, you know.” Rev. Mark Jeske, www.timeofgrace.org- * A Life Quote from Lutherans for Life* www.lutheransforlife.org

SAMARITAN CENTER VOLUNTEER DAY Our Church is scheduled to help serve lunch on Oct. 29th. First shift is from 8:30am-12:45 and we will help in the kitchen preparing food and the plates that will be served. The kitchen work requires workers to be 16 or older. The second shift will be from 10:00am-12:45 and will help prepare drinks, take orders, and serve the plates of food. All ages are welcome for this shift. If interested please sign up in narthex or  contact the office.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 October 16-October 23rd 2016

TODAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Bible/Sunday School Classes                 8:45am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)                   8:45am

Communion                                                      10:00am

HTY Café/Voter’s Meeting                          11:30am

MONDAY

District Pastor’s Meeting Thru Wednesday

@ Little Rock

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

WEDNESDAY

Sr. Trip To Boxley Valley

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

No Confirmation Class                                 

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Girls Lunch Out @ Egg & I                          11:30am

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                                           1:00pm

SATURDAY

Helping Hands Volunteer Day         8am-4pm

Ronnie Willis Funeral                       10:30am

SUNDAY

Worship                                                              8:45am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir                                                 9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Grace,                        Holiday Island: May God continue to help us as we witness to the Holiday Island and Eureka Springs communities.

Church Ministry Team:                                 Church Officers: Prayers that God would lead members of the congregation to accept positions of leadership for the open positions and that he would guide us as we work on next year’s budget.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday:  Total 180 (79 Early Service/101 Late Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $12,365.50 ($11.50 Sunday School Offering, $260 Food Pantry,                    $50 Bldg.Fund, $25 Pastor’s Care Fund, $60 Youth, $100 Youth LinkT Retreat, $40 Youth Flamingo Flocking, $100 Lutheran Bible Translators, $100 Hispanic Ministry)

October, 9 2016

October 9, 2016

FINANCIAL PLEDGES FOR 2017  As part of our worship service today, we will be presenting our 2017 Financial pledges to the Lord.  If you forgot the form that was mailed to members of the church, or you did not get a form, you can get a new form from one of the ushers.  If you forgot your pledge form, please bring it next week or return it to the office so the Financial Stewardship Ministry Team can use the pledge numbers in finalizing the proposed budget for next year.

UNITY SUNDAY NEXT WEEK   Next Sunday is one of the Unity Sundays for our congregation.  Sunday School and Bible Classes begin at 8:45 AM.  We will have one communion service at 10:00 AM.  Following the service, there will be a HTY Café and Voters’ meeting in the Life Center.  The only item of business at this time is the 2017 Worship Schedule.  More items could be added by the Council on Tuesday night.

HTY CAFÉ   Next Sunday, after the Unity Service, come to the life center for a wonderful lunch prepared and served by the youth.  A free will offering will be taken which will go to support the various ministries of the youth group.

FEED MY SHEEP   Thank you for your generous donations to the pantry this past Sunday. Your generosity will help us greatly serve many in our communities.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"Lord Give Me What I Need—Great Faith” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz.

You don’t have to settle for what the world hands you. You can live by faith in the Son of God who heals, forgives, and restores. (Luke 17:11-19)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel leads the Connections Class in Classroom 6. 

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm – Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

Tuesday

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-

          Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”  (2 Corinthians 9:7).

CONNECTIONS CLASSSTARTS TODAY  The Connections Class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AMand runs for eight weeks.  This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members.  It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.  We meet in Classroom 6.

GIRLS LUNCH OUT Will be held on October 20th at the Egg and I in Rogers. Sign-up sheet in Narthex.  Come and join us for great fellowship and fun!

HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Holy Trinity is scheduled to work at Helping Hands on October 22nd.  Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon shifts. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex with specific times and duties. Please consider volunteering to help this worthy organization.

JOURNEYMEN HIKING TRIP will take place on October 22nd to Boxley Valley (Buffalo River Area). All men and any of their kids are welcome to come along. This will be a beautiful area this time of year, and wildlife is abundant. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

WORSHIP SLIDES   We want to thank Vern Schaefer and Casey Bolte for doing the worship slides each week.  Casey has decided to stop at the end of this month.  If you can help, please talk to Pastor Besel about the details.

TRUNK OR TREAT Halloween is fast approaching which means our Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner. Each year it continues to grow and therefore we need increased help. Sign up to pass out candy at your trunk, help supervise the games, or volunteer in the kitchen as we serve upwards of 600 people ! Check the Narthex for details or talk to Cameron.

SENIOR TRIP TO BOXLEY VALLEY on October 19th. The Journeymen group will host the trip to Boxley Valley to see the Fall Foliage and watch the elk. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer or call Duane Wright at 479-633-1105 or Dave Lehenbauer at 479-202-3719. Please bring a sack lunch or $10. This will be a great one day trip of fun, fellowship, and beautiful scenery.

YOUTH NEWS October 29th is a Youth Hike! We will be leaving in the morning and returning in the evening at a time to be decided later. If is a full day event. Duane Wright is currently checking out different areas for some new exploration and adventures. This event is open to all youth, 6-12th grade and their parents. If you would like to go, please contact Cameron Pullman by Oct. 23rd.   LinkT Retreat will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th and a $50 deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for. It will be a great weekend!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE   A peaceful vigil is being held in Fayetteville at the Planned Parenthood abortion center for the 40 days between September 28 and November 6.  If you would like to participate, there is more information on the insert.

LIFE QUOTES  “Your witness can speak for the speechless. Your words can give value to people considered disposable. Remember that in heaven these disabled folks will be your equal in every way.  God’s stars see God’s handiwork in all people.” Rev. Mark Jeske – Lutherans for Life

BELLY DANCING CLASSES  Terra Pullmann and some friends are having belly dancing exercise classes on Wednesdays from 6-7 during the month of October in classroom 6.  You are invited to join them.  See Terra.

TRINITY RESTORATION   The Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Board of Directors invites you to join them Oct. 16 in celebrating the historic restoration of Trinity Lutheran Church on camp property. The celebration begins with the camp’s annual meeting at 2 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. worship in the historic church and rededication of the building.  An open house is slated for 4:30 in the church. Activities will be capped with a free, catered barbecue dinner at 5:30 in the camp dining hall. Please contact the camp office by TODAY with reservations.  Call 501-652-6304 or email director@lutherancamp.org.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 October 9-October 16th 2016

TODAY

Worship                                               8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                 9:30am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)                   9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

Sunday Night Bible Study @ Besel’s       5:30pm

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

Elder’s (Conference Room)                       6:30pm               

TUESDAY

Council                                                                6:30pm

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Pastor @ Support Group/Eureka            9am-2:00pm

Outreach (Conference Room)                   6:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

November Clarion Information Due      Noon    

Assemble Bulletin                                           1:00pm

SUNDAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     8:45am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)                   8:45am

Communion                                                    10:00am

Lunch & Voter’s Meeting/Life Ctr.          After Service

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Christ,                        Siloam Springs: May the Lord continue to strengthen and prosper His people through the Word and Sacrament Ministry that is offered each week at Christ Lutheran.

Church Ministry Team: Church Office Staff: Prayers that our work efforts with the Church members and food pantry individuals will reflect the love of God.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

 THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday: 160 Total (68 Early Service/92 Late Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $9,859.10 ($9.50 Sunday School Offering, $1019 Food Pantry,                    $20 Bldg.Fund, $250 Chapel Rental, $220 Pastor’s Care Fund, $50 Helen Martin Memorial, $1.50 Mission Crafts )

October 2, 2016

October 2, 2016

FINANCIAL PLEDGES FOR 2017   We are skipping a week in our stewardship emphasis since Pastor ison vacation this weekend.  You have or will be receiving a letter about financial pledges for 2017.  We pray that you prayerfully consider what your pledge will be, fill out the form that is included in the letter, seal it in the included envelope and then bring it to worship next Sunday.  During that service, we will present our pledges to the Lord as we consider the theme, “The Joy of Sharing God’s Blessings.”

NEW BIBLE CLASS STARTING TODAY   Pam Pickett will be taking over the Sunday morning Bible Class for Pastor Besel beginning today.  The class meets at 9:30 in Classroom 1.  They will be studying the book of “Mark”.

PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS is meeting each first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to join us for great Bible studies and fellowship.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY has begun a new series by Beth Moore titled “Entrusted” a study of 2 Timothy. Please feel free to join us on Sunday mornings @ 9:30am.

 THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

"The Only Way To Live: By Faith!” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. God cares about you, listens to you, and answers your difficult questions with grace and compassion.

(Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pam Pickett is leading study of Mark in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

9:30-10:30am  - Dave Lehenbauer and Duane Wright are a leading study of Authentic Manhood in Classroom 2. 

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm–Rotating

           Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

Tuesday

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-

          Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

PASTOR BESEL  is on vacation

today as three of Shirley’s cousins came to visit in Eureka Springs.  He will be returning this evening.

CONNECTIONS CLASSSTARTS NEXT WEEK   The Connections Class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AMand runs for eight weeks.  This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members.  It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.  You can sign up for the class on the board next to Pastor Besel’s office or just come to the class.  We are scheduled to meet in Classroom 6 (it might be moved to half of Classroom 1).

HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Holy Trinity is scheduled to assist the helping hands organization in Bentonville with volunteers on October 22nd.  Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon shifts. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex with specific times and duties. Please consider volunteering to help this worthy organization.

JOURNEYMEN HIKING TRIP will take place on October 22nd to Boxley Valley (Buffalo River Area). All men and any of their kids are welcome to come along. This will be a beautiful area this time of year, and wildlife is abundant. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

WORSHIP SLIDES   We want to thank Vern Schaefer and Casey Bolte for doing the worship slides each week.  Casey has decided to stop at the end of this month.  If you can help, please talk to Pastor Besel about the details.

TRUNK OR TREAT Halloween is fast approaching which means our Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner. Each year it continues to grow and therefore we need increased help. Sign up to pass out candy at your trunk, help supervise the games, or volunteer in the kitchen as we serve upwards of 600 people ! Check the Narthex for details or talk to Cameron.

SENIOR TRIP TO BOXLEY VALLEY on October 19th. The Journeymen group will host the trip to Boxley Valley to see the Fall Foliage and watch the elk. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer or call Duane Wright at 479-633-1105 or Dave Lehenbauer at 479-202-3719. Please bring a sack lunch or $10. This will be a great one day trip of fun, fellowship, and beautiful scenery.

YOUTH NEWS October 29th is a Youth Hike! We will be leaving in the morning and returning in the evening at a time to be decided later. If is a full day event. Duane Wright is currently checking out different areas for some new exploration and adventures. This event is open to all youth, 6-12th grade and their parents. If you would like to go, please contact Cameron Pullman by Oct. 23rd.   LinkT Retreat will be November 11th-12th for the Jr. High. (6th-8th grade). Sign up by October 16th and a $50 deposit is required. After the 16th the price of trip will go up as well as the deposit ($70). This years theme is CREATE and will be focusing on our creation and what we are created for. It will be a great weekend!

LIFE QUOTES“ Parents also do well in preparing young men and women for the realities of married life. Because of the fall, marriage is hard work. It requires appreciation of our differences as male and female, the commitment to work together, trust, friendship, and more agape than eros love. ” Linda Bartlett, former President of Lutherans For Life

THRIVENT FINANCIAL can assist you in getting involved with our action teams such as Feed My Sheep, VBS, Trunk or Treat etc and are just a few examples. It doesn’t cost anything to apply and utilize an action team- other than your time. Contact Casey Bolte @

Casey.bolte@thrivent.com or at

479-644-3618 for more information.

TRINITY RESTORATION   The Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Board of Directors invites all to join them Oct. 16 in celebrating the historic restoration of Trinity Lutheran Church on the camp property. The celebration begins with the camp’s annual meeting at 2 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. worship in the historic church and rededication of the building.  An open house is slated for 4:30 in the church. The day’s activities will be capped with a free, catered barbecue dinner at 5:30 in the camp dining hall. Please contact the camp office by Sunday, Oct. 9 with reservations.  Call 501-652-6304 or email director@lutherancamp.org.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 October 2-October 9, 2016

TODAY-FEED MY SHEEP

Communion                                         8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                 9:30am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)                   9:30am

Communion                                         10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                                         6:30pm

TUESDAY

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study                   2:00pm

Outreach (Library)                                        6:30pm

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes Due                                         12:00pm

Staff Meeting                                                     12:30pm

Mission Crafts                                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                                       4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                                         4:30pm

Choir Rehearsal                                               6:30pm

ESL (Classroom2)                                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                               7:30pm

THURSDAY

Youth ( Conf. Room)                                     5:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off             

Assemble Bulletin                                           1:00pm

Cards                                                                    6:30pm

SATURDAY

LWML Fall Rally@                                         9:00am

Salem Lutheran in Springdale

SUNDAY

Worship                                                              8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes                     9:30am

Handbell Choir ( Choir Room)                 9:30am

Worship                                                              10:45am

Sunday Night Bible Study @ Besel’s       5:30pm

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Holy Trinity,                        Rogers: Pray for God to bless our new confirmation classes this school year .     

Church Ministry Team: Journeymen: Prayers that our efforts would be fruitful in reaching out to men with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped last Sunday: 190 Total (79 Early Service/111 Late Service)

Those Who Shared last Sunday: $10,027.35 ($10.25 Sunday School Offering, $160 Food Pantry, $15 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, $15 Lutheran Bible Translators, $172 Men’s Ministry, $50 Bldg.Fund)

September 25, 2016

WELCOME TO OUR NEW OFFICE ASSISTANT   Krista Malone who began working in the office a week ago Friday. We are so happy to have her join our staff and she truly has a servant’s heart for helping others.  Stop by the office and introduce yourself.

SPECIAL DEADLINE FOR NEWS AND NOTES THIS WEEK   Please note that deadline for next weeks news and notes will be due TUESDAY the 27th at noon instead of Wednesday the 28th. This Tuesday deadline will only be for this week. Thank you for your help with submitting information early this coming week. 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY   has begun a new series by Beth Moore titled  “Entrusted” a study of 2 Timothy. Please feel free to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am.

NEW BIBLE CLASS STARTING NEXT SUNDAY   Pam Pickett will be taking over the Sunday morning Bible Class for Pastor Besel beginning next week.  The class meets at 9:30 in Classroom 1.  They will be studying the book of “Mark”.

PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS is meeting each first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to join us for great Bible studies and fellowship.

 THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM

" Unlimited Patience--Almost !” Speaker Emeritus of the Lutheran Hour:

Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. In this life the Lord of perfect patience invites sinners to faith and forgiveness. But remember, it is an invitation for this life only.

(1 Timothy 1:15-16)  

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a video series on “Facing Disaster Like a Man” in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm–Rotating

           Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

Tuesday

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-

          Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class

HORSES FOR HEALING Is in

need of volunteers on any day and at any time. This is a wonderful ministry for those in need. Please call Debbie Studyvin @ 479-795-0570 if interested in helping out.

FINANCIAL PLEDGES FOR 2017  We will be skipping a week in our stewardship emphasis since Pastor will be traveling next weekend.   Sometime in the next two weeks, you will be receiving a letter about financial pledges for 2017.  We pray that you prayerfully consider what your pledge will be, fill out the form that will be in the letter, and then bring it to worship on October 9.  During that service, we will present our pledges to the Lord as we consider the theme, “The Joy of Sharing God’s Blessings.”

PASTOR BESEL TRAVELING   Pastor Besel will be attending the Arkansas Aging Conference in Ft. Smith this Wednesday and Thursday as part of his continuing education.  He will then be on vacation this next Saturday and Sunday as three of Shirley’s cousins come to visit.  Pastor and Delores Bernthal are also traveling to the Northeast to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary.  If you are in need of Pastoral Care, please contact Cameron or your Elder.

CONNECTION CLASSBegins on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on October 9th and runs for eight weeks.This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members.  It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.

FLAMINGO FLOCKING Is heading South for the winter ! These next two Sundays they will be flocking a few yards for the remainder of the season. Who’s? Well that is still to be scene. If you would like to flock a friend, or wish to insure against a flock, sign up in the Narthex. All proceeds will go to the Snack Pack program, feeding children who do not eat over the weekend.

TRUNK OR TREAT Halloween is fast approaching which means our Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner. Each year it continues to grow and therefore we need increased help. Sign up to pass out candy at your trunk, help supervise the games, or volunteer in the kitchen as we serve upwards of 600 people ! Check the Narthex for more details or talk to Cameron.

SENIOR TRIP TO BOXLEY VALLEY on October 19th. The Journeymen group will host the trip to Boxley Valley to see the Fall Foliage and watch the elk. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer or call Duane Wright at 479-633-1105 or Dave Lehenbauer at 479-202-3719. Please bring a sack lunch or $10. This will be a great one day trip of fun, fellowship, and beautiful scenery.

LIFE QUOTES“ The primary goal in Fatherhood is to help children grow in the Lord so that throughout their lives they will look to the Savior in faith and follow him in Christian love. Our most fervent hope and prayer is that they will be and remain member’s of God’s eternal family. May God bless our fathers in carrying out their crucial role in Christian fatherhood!”

Rev. Mark Gullerud, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – Members please remember to direct your Choice Dollars. It is easy and a great benefit to the Church or a charity of your choice! Log in to Thrivent.com/thrivent choice or call 800-847-4836 and choose the “Thrivent Choice” prompt. Last year, over $6,000 was directed toward the Life Center building expenses. This year, the council voted the money would be applied to the general fund. Contact Steven Schmidt @ 479-631-8239 for more information.

TRINITY RESTORATION   The Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Board of Directors invites all to join them Oct. 16 in celebrating the historic restoration of Trinity Lutheran Church on the camp property. The celebration begins with the camp’s annual meeting at 2 p.m., followed by 3 p.m. worship in the historic church and rededication of the building.  An open house is slated for 4:30 in the church, where guests will hear fascinating stories about the church’s early years.  The day’s activities will be capped with a free, catered barbecue dinner at 5:30 in the camp dining hall. Please contact the camp office by Sunday, Oct. 9 with reservations.  Call 501-652-6304 or email director@lutherancamp.org.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

 September 25-Oct. 2nd, 2016

TODAY

Worship                                             8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes        9:30am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)      9:30am

Worship                                             10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                          6:30pm

TUESDAY

News & Notes Due                       Noon

WEDNESDAY

Pastor Besel at Aging Conference

News & Notes due                           12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                    4-7:00pm

No Confirmation Class                  

Choir Rehearsal                               6:30 pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                          6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                 7:30pm

THURSDAY

Pastor Besel at Aging Conference

Education Ministry Team              6:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin& Clarion         1:00pm

SUNDAY-FEED MY SHEEP

Communion                                      8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes        9:30am

Handbell Choir                                9:30pm

Communion                                    10:45am 

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Messiah,                        Pea Ridge: May Messiah Lutheran be a light of Christ in Pea Ridge.         

Church Ministry Team: Sunday School Team: Pray for our Sunday School program, our teachers, and for continued growth as we begin a new year.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

The Measure Of Our Love“ We Love Because He First Loved Us”

Those Who Worshiped Last Sunday: 167 Total (86 Early Service/81 Late Service)

Those Who Shared Last Sunday: $7538.80 ( $175 Food Pantry, $50 Building Fund, $100 Pastor’s Care Fund, $1,407.40 SWEPCO Energy Rebate, $50 Anniversary Fund) 

September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016

THANK YOUDolores and I want to thank the congregation and all who prepared the celebration of my 60th year in ministry. There were many kind remarks and beautiful cards that made us very happy and appreciated. May God continue to bless you richly. Also want to thank Pastor Besel for allowing me to continue to serve as Visitation Pastor.  Finally, the meal was excellent.     Sincerely,  ~Pastor and Delores Bernthal~

LADIES BIBLE STUDY   has completed the study “Breath” by Beth Moore . The new study beginning today is “Entrusted” a study of 2 Timothy. Please feel free to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am.

PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS is meeting each first and third Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to join us for great Bible studies and fellowship.

MINISTRY FAIR/RALLY DAY/PASTOR BERNTHAL’S CEREMONY  this past Sunday was a huge success!!  Thank you to everyone that helped and had a part in putting these events together.

PRAYER SQUARE MINISTRYwas featured on the website of Celebrate Arkansas magazine! The ministry makes and donates many of these prayer squares to the Ronald McDonald Charities of Arkhoma. Squares are made with love to give those in need comfort as they hold it and pray.  

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM " Be Careful Who Sings Your Praises !” Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. God invites us to take all that He gives us and then put it to work for others.

(Luke 16:1-15)

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday   (No classes today – Ministry Fair)

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a video series on “Facing Disaster Like a Man” in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm–Rotating

           Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

Tuesday

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00pm-Pastor   

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study       Class  

NEWS AND NOTES  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at  office@holytrin.org.

THANK YOU’S

Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, cards, and support in the loss of my Mother. Your kindness is very appreciated .   ~ Dan Martin Family~

Thank you so much for all the cards, prayers and calls during my recent illness. It was so appreciated by Omar and myself.               ~Ione Kauffeld~

CONNECTION CLASSBegins on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on October 9th and runs for eight weeks.This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members.  It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.

CHOIR AND PRAISE GROUP REHEARSALS have began.  Choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Praise group rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.  Wednesday evenings. For more information please contact LeAnn Girshner.

HANDBELL CHOIR There has been an excellent response to opening training for handbells! Our first training class will be TODAY at 9:30am in the choir room. If you have talked to Christy Lehenbauer about joining, we will see you then. Even if you are just curious, we welcome you to join usand try it out. You can ring as little or as much as you have time for.

OFFICE WORKERS   The elders this last week approved moving Kim McConnell from Office Assistant to Office Manager.  They also approved hiring Krista Malone as the new Office Assistant.  She started working on Friday.  Each will be working about 20 hours per week and sharing the duties of office operations.   If you haven’t met either one, feel free to stop by the office during our regular hours (9-4) and introduce yourself.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

These supplies mean so much to the children we send these gifts too. Pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and other school supplies are in desperate need in other countries. There are other needs besides school supplies.  For a complete list of items please visit

www.holytrin.org/announcements/occ.

LIFE QUOTES“ Boys need to know how they, as the stewards and defenders of life, should regard women, most especially their someday wives. Girls need to know how they, as the co-stewards and nurturers of life, should regardmen, most especially their someday husbands. Parents go a long way in preparing sons and daughters for marriage by mentoring respect, patience, selflessness, and forgiveness.”

Linda Bartlett. Former President of Lutheran For Life- A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life* 

www.lutheransforlife.org

HORSES FOR HEALING Is in

need of volunteers on any day and at any time. This is a wonderful ministry for those in need. Please call Debbie Studyvin @ 479-795-0570 if interested in helping out..

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – Members please remember to direct your Choice Dollars. It is easy and a great benefit to the Church or a charity of your choice! Log in to Thrivent.com/thrivent choice or call 800-847-4836 and choose the “Thrivent Choice” prompt. Last year, over $6,000 was directed toward the Life Center building expenses. This year, the council voted the money would be applied to the general fund. Contact Steven Schmidt @ 479-631-8239 for more information.

The Joy in Receiving God’s Blessings

Today is the start of our stewardship emphasis Experiencing the Joy of Generosity. Our theme for today is “The Joy in Receiving God’s Blessings.” In the words of Billy Graham, “God has given us two hands, one to give with and the other to receive with.” Through the work of the Holy Spirit, we are able to appreciate how generously God gives to us. He provides for us physically and spiritually. God demonstrated his love for us by giving “His only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). First God loved, then he gave, and he keeps on giving. Forgiveness, salvation, and, in fact, all we are and everything we have or ever will have are gifts from God.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

     September 18-25th, 2016

TODAY

Communion                                      8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes         9:15am

Handbell Choir (Choir Room)      9:30am

Communion                                      10:45am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

ESL (Classroom 2)                           6:30pm

TUESDAY

Circuit Pastors Meeting @             9:30am-2pm

Faith in Bentonville                       

Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class        2:00pm

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes due                           12:00pm

Staff Meeting                        12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                    4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                         4:30pm

Choir Rehearsal                               6:30 pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                           6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                  7:30pm

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                           1:00pm

SATURDAY

Private Party/Chapel                      11am-4:00pm          

SUNDAY

Worship                                             8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes         9:15am

Worship                                             10:45am                                                  

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Faith, Bentonville: Bless the new school year and a new year for our Church.    

Church Ministry Team: Music Ministry Team:

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

September 11, 2016

RALLY DAY/MINISTRY FAIR / PASTOR BERNTHAL CEREMONY IS TODAY

After the worship service we would like to invite everyone to a BBQ meal and cake to celebrate Pastor Bernthal’s 60th year anniversary in Ministry and honor his service. We will also celebrate Rally day to kick off our Sunday school year with activities for the children and an opportunity to meet their teachers and see their rooms, decorate cupcakes, and a cupcake walk.  The Ministry fair booths hosted by each Ministry team is set up so everyone can see what each team does and find areas they may be called to join or help with. Pastor Bernthal’s ceremony and Sunday School meet and greet will begin at 10:30am followed by food, fellowship, and Ministry Fair at 11:15. Please join us after the Worship service today!

LADIES BIBLE STUDY   has completed the study “Breath” by Beth Moore . The new study beginning September 18th is “Entrusted” a study of 2 Timothy. Please feel free to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am.

GIRLS LUNCH OUTPlease join us for our next girls lunch out on September 15th at the Dixie Café in Rogers at 11:30 am. Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in narthex.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM  (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM "There’s No Other Friend Like Jesus !” Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. We befriend, love, and show care for other people because Jesus loved, befriended, and saved us. (Luke 15:1-10)

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday   (No classes today – Ministry Fair)

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a video series on “Facing Disaster Like a Man” in Classroom 1. 

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “ENTRUSTED” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm - Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

NEWS AND NOTES  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at  office@holytrin.org.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS The Education Ministry team is looking for Sunday School teachers this Fall. The hope is to have multiple teachers per class allowing teachers to attend other classes and such. If interested please contact Kevin Brockhoff or Cameron.

CHOIR AND PRAISE GROUP REHEARSALS have began.  Choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Praise group rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.  Wednesday evenings. For more information or questions please contact LeAnn Girshner.

HANDBELL CHOIR There has been an excellent response to opening training for handbells! Our first training class will be next Sunday September 18th at 9:30am in the choir room. If you have talked to Christy Lehenbauer about joining, we will see you then. Even if you are just curious, we welcome you to join usand try it out. You can ring as little or as much as you have time for.

CONNECTION CLASS  Begins on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on October 9th and runs for eight weeks.This is class is for those who have recently joined the congregation. It is also for members who want to review the basics of our faith and to make connections with new members.  It is also a chance to review Christian doctrine.

FOOD PANTRY/FEED MY SHEEP

Thank you so much for the generosity that was shown this past Sunday for the Feed My Sheep ministry. Your donations are greatly appreciated. In the month of August over 80% of our clients were new and had never used our services. We had a total of 77 new individuals that we reached out and helped serve. So again thank you so much for your help with serving our community.

CONFIRMATION PRAYER PALS   Confirmation has begun and we are still in need of two Spiritual Pals. Along with pestering and supporting their confirmand, the Pals meet with them once a month for an hour an a half to visit with them, help them study, pray with them, and just hang out with them blessing their day. If you feel called to serve in this capacity please call or email Cameron. His email address is  cameron@holytrin.org. It really is a blessing to both the prayer pal and the student.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

These supplies mean so much to the children we send these gifts too. Pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and other school supplies are in desperate need in other countries. There are other needs besides school supplies.  For a complete list of items please visit

www.holytrin.org/announcements/occ.

If you witness to anyone about Christ, it will have to be while you are on earth.

LIFE QUOTES“ From here, a sign of care for the weakest of the weak-the unborn child-must go out to the world…then really you will be true to what the founders of this country stood for.” Mother Teresa-A Life Quote From Lutherans For Life* 

www.lutheransforlife.org

A FATHER’S PLEDGE

I pledge allegiance to my home…to my wife…to my sons and daughters.  I will honor my home and consider my trust in supporting it a sacred one.  I will do more than this.  I will take time to cultivate a friendship between myself and my family.  I will not be too busy when they need me…even though it is only to catch a football or mend a doll’s broken leg.  I will love my children as only I can.  I will complement their mother’s hours of care and concern.  I will introduce my children to Jesus and share with them the joy of Christian values in our Christian home.

TH IS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY

September 11-18th, 2016

TODAY-UNITY SUNDAY

Worship                                             9:30am

Pastor Bernthals Ceremony/        10:30am

Sunday School Rally

BBQ Lunch & Ministry Fair           11:15am

MONDAY

Cameron’s Day Off

Elders (Conference Room)            6:30pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                           6:30pm

TUESDAY

Council                                              6:30pm                     

WEDNESDAY

News & Notes due                           12:00pm

Mission Crafts                                  3:00pm

ATG                                                    4-7:00pm

Confirmation Class                         4:30pm

Choir Rehearsal                               6:30 pm

ESL (Classroom 2)                           6:30pm

Praise Group Rehearsal                  7:30pm

THURSDAY-CLARION DEADLINE

Pastor Support Group/Eureka      9am-2pm      

Girls Lunch Out @ Dixie Café        11:30am

FRIDAY

Pastor’s Day Off

Assemble Bulletin                           1:00pm         

SUNDAY

Communion                                      8:00am

Bible/Sunday School Classes         9:15am

Communion                                      10:45am                                  

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Bella Vista, Bella Vista: Pray that we connect people to Jesus, grow in our Faith, and serve our King.     

Church Ministry Team: Hispanic Ministry Team: That God would draw students, teachers, and aides into our classes.

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

August 14, 2016

August 14, 2016

CONFIRMATION PLANNING MEETING   Reminder of meeting today at noon with
Pastor Besel in Classroom 1to plan this year’s Junior Confirmation class.  This is for parents and students.

UPDATE ON THE NURSERY   Reminder that  there is no longer a staffed nursery available. Parents however are still welcome to use the facility as the Cry Room.  

CHOIR AND PRAISE GROUP REHEARSALS    Will begin on August 24th. Choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Praise group rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. For more information or questions please contact LeAnn Girshner.

SEPTEMBER CLARION DEADLINE  If you have something you would like included in next issue the deadline is tomorrow August 15th.

ARKANSAS NATURALS FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT  August 19th at Arvest Ballpark.
Christian artist Jason Gray in concert at 6:00 p.m. followed by first pitch at 7:15 and a fireworks show following the game. Our Journeymen group is offering free tickets to the first 50 people to sign up. Please call the church office to reserve your free ticket no later than tomorrow August 15th.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR  Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM "In Spite Of Everything” Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. 
Pastor Seltz preaches a classic sermon by Dr. Oswald Hoffman. (Romans 8:28) 

Holy Trinity Bible Studies
Sunday   
9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a five week video series on “The Mission of Jesus” in Classroom 1.  Today is the Crucifixion
9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room –   Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “BREATH”…THE LIFE OF GOD IN US” - Led by Libby Garner 

Monday
2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm - Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer 

NEWS AND NOTES  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at  office@holytrin.org.

GIRLS LUNCH OUT  The next luncheon will be held on August 18th at 11:30 a.m. at Smokin Joe’s Ribhouse in Rogers. Sign up sheet is on bulletin board in the narthex. 

CONFIRMATION PRAYER PALS   Confirmation is right around the corner and with that comes a lot of studying and homework.  Our Confirmation Prayer Pals help during these stressful times by praying and supporting the students.  Studies show that teenagers need 5 adult mentors outside of their parents during this critical period and the church is one of the best places they can receive that support.  The responsibilities of a Prayer Pal is to pray for their student regularly, remember them on special days (birthdays, Christmas, and the like), and visit with them once a month at a scheduled day and time, for a half an hour. It really is a blessing to both the prayer pal and the student.  If you are interested or have questions, talk to Cameron.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS    The Education Ministry Team is looking for Sunday School teachers this fall. The hope is to have multiple teachers per class, allowing teachers to attend other Bible classes and such throughout the year. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Kevin Brockhoff or Cameron Pullman. 

MISSION CRAFTS  Meets on Wednesday nights in Classroom 1 from 3-8:00pm. We are in need of greeting cards, and double stick tape. We are making personal care gift bags for the Battered Women’s Shelter this Fall. Donations of small personal items could be used. Contact Mary Girshner with questions.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD  
Now is the time to shop for school  supplies for this event with all of the sales currently happening. These supplies mean so much to the children we send these gifts too. Pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and other school supplies are in desperate need in other countries. There are other needs besides school supplies ! For a complete list of items please visit
www.holytrin.org/announcements/occ.

LUTHERAN CAMP TRIVIA NIGHT  Strap on your brains!  It’s time for Trivia night! Registration is now open for Trivia Night ! Registration is now open for this annual fundraiser for the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean. This is an evening of brain-stretching fun as teams compete for great prizes and the prestige of hoisting the Dinner Bell Triangle Trophy. The entry fee for preregistered teams of up to eight people is $120. Individuals can register for $20 and join a team the night of the event. If trivia is not your thing, come anyway to join the fun; there will be lots of great food, and a fabulous silent auction. The event will be August 27th in the Family Life Center of Peace Lutheran Church in Conway. Doors oopen at 5:00pm. To register, call 501-652-6304 or e-mail director@lutherancamp.org. You can also register online at the camp website, lutherancamp.org. 

MUSTACHE CHALLENGE  The convention ended with a special challenge.  Details on bulletin board.

SAVE THE DATE  Sunday September 11th we will have a Unity Sunday. We would like to invite everyone to a BBQ meal and cake to celebrate Pastor Bernthal’s 60th year anniversary in Ministry and honor his service.We will also celebrate Rally day to kick off our Sunday school year with activities for the children and an opportunity to meet their teachers and see their rooms, decorate cupcakes, and a cupcake walk. There will also be a ministry fair with booths hosted by each Ministry team so everyone can see what each team doesand find areas they may be called to join or help with. Please come and join us for this very special day and occasion.

LIFE QUOTES  “ A Christian father will slao serve as a spiritual Priest for the family. As such he is to nourish the sould of the children, teaching them about the Lord, His will for their lives, and about His loving, gracious, and merciful ways.” Rev. Mark Gullerud, Pastor at Redeember Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota-* A Life Quote *  
www.lutheransforlife.org

LUTHERAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  Lutheran Church Extension has launched an separate Federal Credit Union for members of the church.  Basic information is included on the insert in the bulletin for those interested.

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. it's the life in your years." 
             —Abraham Lincoln
 
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
AUGUST 14-AUGUST 21st, 2016
          

TODAY
Worship                8:00am
Sunday School/Bible Classes    9:15am
Worship    10:45am
Confirmation Planning Mtg.    12:00pm

MONDAY
September Clarion Due
Cameron’s Day Off

TUESDAY
Outreach (Library)            6:30pm
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes due            12:00pm
Staff Meeting            12:00pm
ATG                    4-7:00pm
ESL (Library)            6:30pm
        
THURSDAY    
Girls Lunch Out            11:30am
(Smokin Joe’s Rogers)

FRIDAY
Pastors Day Off
Assemble Bulletin             1:00pm

SUNDAY
Commmunion            8:00am
Sunday School/Bible Classes    9:15am
Communion            10:45am

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
        
Circuit Church: First Lutheran, Harrison
Pray for our young people and especially our confirmands that the love of Christ flow through hearts to others.                         

Church Ministry Team: Outreach Ministry Team.
 Pray for strength and encouragement for our team.    

Pray also for our Military; Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

The Measure Of Our Love  “ We Love Because He First Loved Us”
Those Who Worshiped Last Sunday: 159 Total ( 55 Early Service, 104 Late Service) 
Those Who Shared Last Sunday:  ($42.80 Youth Can Money, $700 Life Ctr. Rental, $4,798.79 Shared Blessings Rebate, $340 Food Pantry, $256.57 VBS Offering, $30 Pastor’s Care Fund, $70 Building Fund) 

July 17, 2016

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a four week series on “Joseph – Carpenter of Steel” in Classroom 1 from the Lutheran Hour Men’s Ministry.

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room – Beginning NEXT Sunday:  Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore:   “BREATH”…THE LIFE OF GOD IN US” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm - Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

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TODAY

  Please join us after service for a POTLUCK DINNER (Youth are at NYG) and a Voter’s Meeting. 

GIRL’S LUNCH OUT

– The signup sheet is up!  Join us for lunch at Copeland’s THIS Thursday, July 21st at 11:30am.  Please put your name on the signup sheet so we’ll know how many seats to save!

VBS DECORATING JULY 23RD

  VBS is fast approaching and we are buckling down and getting ready.  One of the biggest, and honestly most fun, ways you can help is by helping us decorate.  This year we will transform the education wing and other parts of the church into a magnificent cave to help us better explore God's love.  We will be starting around 4:00pm on July 23rd.  If you would like to help or learn more about VBS this year, please contact Cameron.

DON’T FORGET MISSION U!

  We are hosting our next session of Mission U on Saturday, July 23, from 9 AM – 2 PM in Classroom 1.  This session is “Equipping to Share:  Tough Questions.”  Participants will learn how to classify, identify, and get to the root of tough questions and objections to Christianity, and practice giving sensitive and relevant answers that point to the Savior, using messages of “Law” and “Gospel” as appropriate.  The congregation is picking up the costs, including lunch.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex by next Sunday so we can order food.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

  Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM "The One Thing You Really Need"  Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz –The story of Mary and Martha is not so much about Mary and Martha or us. It’s really about Jesus. (Luke 10:38-42)

NEWS AND NOTES

  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at office@holytrin.org. 

THANK YOU!

  Thank you to my Holy Trinity family for the many prayers, cards, visits, calls, and flowers during my recent hospital stays.  They were SO appreciated!  Mary Hartwig

COLLEGE STUDENTS

  If you are attending college in the Fall, please contact the Church Office.  We would like to prepare a “care package” for all of our college students and need to know how many to make.  We will have a college “send off” ceremony during both services on July 31st. 

SAMARITAN CENTER BACKPACK EVENT

  Each year, the Samaritan Center collects items to fill backpacks for local school age children in need.  Each year, our church has supported this event by collecting one item.  This year, we are collecting COLLEGE RULE SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (single subject size).  Our goal is to collect 1,500 notebooks!  Please pick up a few notebooks when you are at the store (summer school sales will start soon!).  Place the notebooks under the sign in the Giving Center.  Thank you! 

LIFE QUOTES

  “Christian fatherhood goes beyond merely ensuring that children are well cared for and provided for. A Christian father will also be actively engaged in the rearing of his children. The apostle Paul gives divine counsel both on how to-and how not to–go about this parental function, when he exhorts, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4, NIV) Rev. Mark Gullerud, Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota - A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org

UPDATE ON THE NURSERY

  Due to low usage and difficulty staffing the nursery, it will be converted into a cry room effective the first Sunday in August (08/07/2016).  This means the room is still available for use by parents, however parents will need to stay with their children.   There will not be an adult present to watch the children.  The video feed will continue to be available.  If you have any concerns or comments regarding this conversion, please contact your Elder or the church office. 

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING

   The Youth left Wednesday morning!  They are currently in New Orleans with several thousand other youth praising and learning more about our Lord!  You can follow the events of the Youth Gathering through the Synod’s web site.  It is:  www.lcms.org.  Please keep them all in your prayers.  Those attending are:  Cole Brockoff, Conner Byrd, Kelsey Byrd, Daniel Cearley, Jarrod Eisma, Kendell Faust, Mackie Gregory, Zander Gregory, Abbey Griffin, Aaron Gust, Valerie Gust, Amelia Gutche, Courtney Gutche, Lauren Kellogg, Zeke Peterson, and Matthew Sij.  Their adult leaders are:  Cameron and Terra Pullmann, Pam Pickett, and Dean Eisma.  They should be back at the church on Wednesday, July 20th. 

TO THINK ABOUT  …

“The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven.” 

                          – Martin Luther

OFFICE MANAGER

  Casey’s last day with us will be Wednesday, July 20th.   If you are interested in volunteering in the office until we hire an additional office worker, please contact Pastor or the Church Office.  If you are interested in applying for the position, please see Pastor or contact the Office.

THE CENTER OF THE BIBLE..........

·       Do you know what the shortest chapter in the Bible is?   Answer:  Psalms 117

·       Do you know what the longest chapter in the Bible is?     Answer:  Psalms 119

·       Do you know the center chapter of the Bible?    Answer:   Psalms 118

·       Fact:  There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118

·       Fact:  There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118

·       Add these numbers and you get 1118.

·       The center verse in the Bible is Psalms 118:8

·       Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will?

·       Next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to know the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word. 

Psalms 118:8 (NKJV)  "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man"

 NOW ISN'T THAT ODD HOW THIS WORKED OUT.......OR WAS GOD IN THE CENTER OF IT?

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Holy Trinity, Rogers. Ask God to protect our Youth while they attend the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Pray that God will use it to strengthen their faith in Jesus.                        

Church Ministry Team/Group:  Church Office Staff:  Officers.

Local Ministry:  Not Available At This Time

Pray also for our Military;    Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

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THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We love because he first loved us”

Those who worshiped last Sunday:  150 (62 Early Service, 88 Late Service)

Those who shared last Sunday: $11,207.49 ($600 Life Ctr. Rental, $100 Food Pantry, $50 Building Fund, $50 Anniversary, $5 Pastor’s Care Fund)

July 10, 2016

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a four week series on “Joseph – Carpenter of Steel” in Classroom 1 from the Lutheran Hour Men’s Ministry.

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room - Women Bible Study by Beth Moore “LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF – Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm - Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

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NEXT SUNDAY

  Next Sunday is a UNITY Sunday – Sunday School will start at 8:45am and there will be only one church service which begins at 10:00am.  Afterwards, there will be a POTLUCK DINNER (Youth are at NYG) and a Voter’s Meeting.  Be sure to join us for both!

SYNODICAL CONVENTION

  Pastor Besel is attending the Synodical Conventionthrough Thursday, July14th.  If you need pastoral care during this time, please contact Pastor Bernthal, Cameron Pullmann, or your Elder.  If you want to follow the convention, there are various links through the Synod’s web site – including live streaming.  It is:  www.lcms.org

OFFICE MANAGER

   On Wednesday, our office manager, Casey Bolte, submitted her two week notice.  We wish her well on her future endeavors and thank her for her faithful service.  If you are interested in volunteering in the office until we hire an additional office worker, please contact Pastor or the Church Office. 

T-SHIRTS ARE IN!

  If you ordered a t-shirt from the youth group, they are in.  Stop by the table in the Narthex and pick up your shirt!  A second order will be placed – if you are interested, please contact Cameron ASAP!

COLLEGE STUDENTS

  If you are attending college in the Fall, please contact the church office.  We like to prepare a “care package” for all of our college students and need to know how many to make.  Thank you!

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

  Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM "Extreme Neighborliness"  Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz - Through His love and sacrifice, Jesus is the extreme neighbor to you and all people.  (Luke 10:25-37)

NEWS AND NOTES

  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at office@holytrin.org. 

GIRL’S LUNCH OUT

– The signup sheet is up!  Join us for lunch at Copeland’s on Thursday, July 21st at 11:30am.  Please put your name on the signup sheet so we’ll know how many seats to save!

VBS DECORATING JULY 23RD 

VBS is fast approaching and we are buckling down and getting ready.  One of the biggest, and honestly most fun, ways you can help is by helping us decorate.  This year we will transform the education wing and other parts of the church into a magnificent cave to help us better explore God's love.  We will be starting around 4:00pm on July 23rd.  If you would like to help or learn more about VBS this year, please contact Cameron.

SAMARITAN CENTER BACKPACK EVENT

  Each year, the Samaritan Center collects items to fill backpacks for local school age children in need.  Each year, our church has supported this event by collecting one item.  This year, we are collecting COLLEGE RULE SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (single subject size).  Our goal is to collect 1,500 notebooks!  Please pick up a few notebooks when you are at the store (summer school sales will start soon!).  Place the notebooks under the sign in the Giving Center.  Thank you! 

UPDATE ON THE NURSERY

  Due to low usage and difficulty staffing the nursery, it will be converted into a cry room effective the first Sunday in August (08/07/2016).  This means the room is still available for use by parents, however parents will need to stay with their children.   There will not be an adult present to watch the children.  The video feed will continue to be available.  If you have any concerns or comments regarding this conversion, please contact your Elder or the church office. 

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING

   The Youth and their adult companions will be leaving for the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans on Wednesday morning.  They thank you for all the support you have given them through HTY Cafes, etc. to make the trip possible.  You can follow the events of the Youth Gathering through the Synod’s web site.  It is:  www.lcms.org 

Please keep them all in your prayers.  Those attending are:  Cole Brockoff, Conner Byrd, Kelsey Byrd, Daniel Cearley, Jarrod Eisma, Kendell Faust, Mackie Gregory, Zander Gregory, Abbey Griffin, Aaron Gust, Valerie Gust, Amelia Gutche, Courtney Gutche, Lauren Kellogg, Zeke Peterson, and Matthew Sij.  Their adult leaders are:  Cameron and Terra Pullmann, Pam Pickett, and Dean Eisma.

DON’T FORGET MISSION U!

  We are hosting our next session of Mission U on Saturday, July 23, from 9 AM – 2 PM in Classroom 1.  This session is “Equipping to Share:  Tough Questions.”  Participants will learn how to classify, identify, and get to the root of tough questions and objections to Christianity, and practice giving sensitive and relevant answers that point to the Savior, using messages of “Law” and “Gospel” as appropriate.  The congregation is picking up the costs, including lunch.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex by next Sunday so we can order food.

KEEP SMILING!

    A little boy asked his mother why the minister got a month's vacation while his dad only got two weeks.  The mother answered, “Well, son, if he's a good minister, he needs it.   If he isn’t, the congregation needs it.”              -- Garrison Keillor

LIFE QUOTES

  “For all the millions of walking wounded in our society, for those who have had an abortion or have been affected by an abortion decision, there is a Word of Hope—Lutherans For Life’s healing ministry. Word of Hope (888.217.8679; www.word-of-hope.org) connects men and women ‘soul wounded’ through the act of abortion to the forgiveness and healing that comes only through knowing that God loves you and sent His Son to free you from the guilt of all sin—including abortion.” Diane E. Schroeder, former president of Lutherans For Life – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org

TO THINK ABOUT…

Jacob was a cheater.  Peter had a temper.  David had an affair.  Noah got drunk.  Jonah ran from God.  Paul was a murderer.  Gideon was insecure.  Miriam was a gossip.  Mary was a worrier.  Thomas was a doubter.  Sara was impatient.  Elijah was moody.  Moses stuttered.  Zacheus was short.  Abraham was old and Lazarus was dead.  Despite all their excuses, God used each one to build His kingdom.  How about you? 

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Messiah,    Pea Ridge.  May Messiah Lutheran be a light of Christ in Pea Ridge.   

Church Ministry Team/Group:  Church Office Staff:  Guard our hearts Lord so that we may stay compassionate to those we serve.

Local Ministry:  Not Available At This Time

Pray also for our Military;    especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

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THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We love because he first loved us”

Those who worshiped last Sunday:  147 (60 Early Service, 87 Late Service)

Those who shared last Sunday: $5,951 ($20 Pastor’s Care Fund, $355 Food Pantry/Feed My Sheep, $20 Building Fund, $50 Landscaping)   

July 03, 2016

Holy Trinity Bible Studies

Sunday  

9:30-10:30am  - Pastor Besel is leading a four week series on “Joseph – Carpenter of Steel” in Classroom 1 from the Lutheran Hour Men’s Ministry.

9:30-10:30am in the Conference Room - Women Bible Study by Beth Moore “LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF – Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit” - Led by Libby Garner

Monday

2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm - Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh and Maxine Reihman, and Betty Jensen – Led by Vern Schaefer

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FEED MY SHEEP

  TODAY is the day!  Please put your items in the cart in the Narthex.  If you forgot your items, drop them by the office during normal business hours.  If you prefer to make a donation, please place it in the offering plate marked Feed My Sheep.  Your generosity is much appreciated!!

ATTENTION YOUTH & PARENTS

  There is a youth parent meeting TODAY after late service. 

REMINDER

– Pastor is on vacation through Tuesday, July 5th.  If you need pastoral assistance while Pastor Besel is out, please contact Pastor Bernthal, Cameron Pullmann, or your Elder.

T-SHIRTS ARE IN!

  If you ordered a t-shirt from the youth group, they are in.  Stop by the table in the Narthex and pick up your shirt!  A second order will be placed – if you are interested, please contact Cameron ASAP!

MONDAY, JULY 4TH

– the office will be closed AND all the carpets in the building (except the Sanctuary) will be cleaned.  Please try to avoid coming into the church building if possible. 

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

  Today on KURM (790AM) at 12:30 and The Bott Radio Network at 8AM on 89.3FM "Freedom in Action"  Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory SeltzIn Christ, you are free from being ruled by your burdens, free to serve others for the glory of God.  (Galations 6:1-18)

COLLEGE STUDENTS

  If you are attending college in the Fall, please contact the church office.  We like to prepare a “care package” for all of our college students and need to know how many to make.  Thank you!

NEWS AND NOTES

  Reminder the deadline for News and Notes each week is Wednesday by noon.  If you have articles, please send them to the office at office@holytrin.org. 

VBS JULY 24th -28th:

  It’s that time of year again and we are ready to explore God's Love for us. We have so much planned for all those who attend from fun games and science experiments to glimpses into the lives of those in the Bible and God's love to us. You can register your children online at holytrin.org/vbs or at Holy Trinity your first day.  

   We still need help in many different areas from leading groups to decorating. There is something for everyone! So please talk to Kevin Brockhoff or Cameron Pullmann and let them know how you want to help!

LIFE QUOTES

  “We cannot read the history of our rise and development as a nation, without reckoning with the place the Bible has occupied in shaping the advances of the Republic … Where we have been the truest and most consistent in obeying its precepts, we have attained the greatest measure of contentment and prosperity.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, October 6, 1935 – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • www.lutheransforlife.org

SAMARITAN CENTER BACKPACK EVENT

  Each year, the Samaritan Center collects items to fill backpacks for local school age children in need.  Each year, our church has supported this event by collecting one item.  This year, we are collecting COLLEGE RULE SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (single subject size).  Our goal is to collect 1,500 notebooks!  Please pick up a few notebooks when you are at the store (summer school sales will start soon!).  Place the notebooks under the sign in the Giving Center.  Thank you! 

NEWS FROM CAMP PETIT JEAN:

  The Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean still has space for additional campers in upcoming sessions for every grade level, but not for long. Pathfinders (for children entering grades 2-4) begins this Wednesday, July 6; Voyagers (entering grades 8-12) begins July 10; Trailblazers (grades 5-8) begins July 17.

   This year the camp has added a two-night Family Camp July 24-26. Family Camp is designed especially for families with children age 8 or under. The whole family can participate but the activities will be geared toward younger children. To register or learn more, visit the camp website: lutherancamp.org.

   The first four sessions of camp have been a blast. To see pictures, visit the Facebook page Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain. (And “like” it while you’re there!)

OFFICE NOTE:  Several of our church members have attended this camp this year and had a GREAT time!  They say it’s comparable to Camp War Eagle! 

THANK YOU

  Thank you for your prayers for my grandson, Gavin Rodgers, who was honorably discharged last Monday after 4 years in the Marines.  He has arrived in Branson, MO. where he will attend the community college and attempt to turn his hobby of bull riding into a profession.  Please continue with your prayers. 

Ken Rader

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND A CHILD

   From the mouths of babes.  It's all so clear to them. Driving in the rain will never be quite the same.........

   One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick.  Suddenly, my son Matthew spoke up from his relaxed position in the front seat.   “Mom, I'm thinking of something.”  This announcement usually meant he had been pondering some fact for a while and was now ready to expound all that his seven-year-old mind had discovered.  I was eager to hear. “What are you thinking?” I asked.  “The rain,” he began, “is like sin and the windshield wipers are like God, wiping our sins away.”

   After the chill bumps raced up my arms I was able to respond.  “That's really good, Matthew.”  Then my curiosity broke in.  How far would this little boy take this revelation?  So I asked... “Do you notice how the rain keeps on coming?  What does that tell you?”   Matthew didn't hesitate one moment with his answer: “We keep on sinning, and God just keeps on forgiving us.”

   Who can drive in the rain again without thinking of this???

SYNODICAL CONVENTION

  Pastor will be attending the Synodical ConventionJuly 8th through July14th.  If you need pastoral care during this time, please contact Pastor Bernthal, Cameron Pullmann, or your Elder. 

FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

Circuit Church: Faith,   Bentonville.  Please ask God to bless our Nation so that we would be lights for Christ.   

Church Ministry Team/Group:  Music Ministry: Journeymen – Please pray that we find effective ways to reach out to men with the Gospel, and with encouragement to trust God with our entire life.

Local Ministry:  Not available

Pray also for our Military;    Especially Jake Button, who is in the National Guard, Robert Sabatini who is in the Reserves, and Andy Boyd who is in the Air Force.  Also remember, Shawn Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.

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THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE “We love because he first loved us”

Those who worshiped last Sunday:  137 (63 Early Service, 74 Late Service)

Those who shared last Sunday: $6,108.75 ($30 Youth, $55 Food Pantry, $100 Building Fund, $15 Pastor’s Care Fund, and $3.25 Copier Use)