June 23, 2019
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
Communion Service, [7/7] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schultz)
Worship Service, [7/14] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
Unity Sunday, Communion Service, [7/21] 10:00 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft) if needed
Worship Service [7/28] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft) if needed
NOTE: AT THIS TIME WE ARE PLANNING TO HAVE AN
INSTALLATION SERVICE ON JULY 21 FOR PASTOR ERIC LONGMAN
YEEHAW VBS The education team is changing things up a bit this year with our VBS. Instead of a 5-day program, we opted for a 2-day weekend event to set Holy Trinity apart from the many other VBS programs in our area. It will go from July 27th & 28th from 5pm-8pm. A free meal will be provided from 5-5:30pm with the program starting at 5:30pm. We have several positions that need to be filled including Corral Craft station leader and our MC as well as crew guides. We will need a lot of help with this ministry so please talk to Cameron if you are interested! The deadline for volunteer signup is June 30th.
NYG MEETING after second service in the chapel. We will be talking about details, youth expectations, and schedule. Please join us.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. "What Does God Love, and Hate?" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler God's Values - 10 Command-ments (Exodus 20:5-6)
SUNDAY SCHOOL – SUMMER SCHEDULE We have started our summer Sunday School schedule for our children ministry. We have one class for our K-5th grade students. Blessings on your summer!
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Please check your narthex mailbox. The 3rd quarter schedules have been posted.
PORTALS OF PRAYER Third quarter Portals of Prayer are available in the Narthex. Please help yourself.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
God became an embryo to declare embryos precious. He experienced gestation to hallow the womb as His canvas. He received parents to especially bless procreation and childrearing. He suffered to sanctify all of our afflictions, including the untreatable ones. Jesus came to claim even the tiniest of our species and make His family out of the neediest human beings (Galatians 4:4-7). We get to call God “Father” and become brothers and sisters to any human being! (Pentecost II)
LIFE QUOTES “People with Alzheimer’s or dementia often tragically lose their short-term memory while the long-term memory continues. They may go back to the memories of the good old days. Those memories can bring peace and happiness. When the Holy Spirit, your perfect memory aid, reminds and re-teaches you everything about Jesus, He removes the bad memories of sin and punishment and fear. He replaces them with joy, confidence, hope, and forgiveness in Jesus. That results in a peace that goes beyond understanding and beyond this life.” Rev. Peter Sulzle, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Redwood Falls, Minnesota –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
FAITH & FILM The Ed Team is putting together a family film night once each month for the summer. The first movie is TODAY at 5:00pm in the chapel and we will be watching Finding Nemo and talking about how our Father relentlessly comes after us when we are lost. There will be a free will offering taken to support Snack Packs for Kids – a program that provides food for children over the weekends. Please invite friends and family!
YOUTH SUMMER SWIM – is planned for June 26th so long as we have good weather for the float. We will be at the Wrights for a grill out and swim session. Friends are encouraged.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS – We are in need of a few awesome souls to help teach during the summer. We have one class and lessons are all provided and straight forward. Please consider and pray on this ministry opportunity and speak with Cameron if you are interested or have questions.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING We are three weeks away and counting until the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis. It is an incredible experience for our young students to have. I ask as we draw closer and closer, that you keep these young people in your prayers. Pray that they are receptive to God’s work in their lives and in their faith during the days of NYG. Pray also for the adult chaperones that are going. That they remain patient, help our youth grow in Christ, and get some sleep.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
June 23 through June 29, 2019
TODAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
Youth Summer Swim
FRIDAY
Assemble Clarion & Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—Holy Trinity, Rogers: Pray that God will help with the transition of New Pastor Eric Longman and Donna. Pray also for St. Paul Lutheran, Jackson, Missouri as they seek to fill the vacancy left by Pastor Longman.
Church Ministry—Education Ministry Team: Lord, give this team a burning desire to educate and share their love of you.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
June 16, 2019
Communion Service—Trinity Sunday, [6/16] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all our Dad’s, both on the earth and in heaven. You may never know how much you influence our lives. Blessings and love from us to you.
BABY BOTTLES Don’t forget that today is Father’s Day, and it is the day to return your baby bottle. The collection in the baby bottles goes to Loving Choices – a local pregnancy center. If you have any questions about the Baby Bottle campaign, please see a member of the Outreach Ministry Team. Thank you for your donation. It is greatly appreciated.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. " Getting to Know Jesus" Guest Speaker: Pastor Paul Schult There's a big difference between knowing about someone and really knowing them. Pastor Paul Schult introduces us to a different way of getting to know Jesus. (Philippians 3:8)
SUNDAY SCHOOL – SUMMER SCHEDULE We have started our summer Sunday School schedule for our children ministry. We have one class for our K-5th grade students. Blessings on your summer!
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Please check your narthex mailbox. The 3rd quarter schedules have been posted.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
The best fathers guide their children to find their voice instead of stifling it. Even the youngest among us—unborn ones, too!—have a sacred privilege and vocation to take part in testifying of the goodness of our Maker and Savior (Psalm 8:2). Their Gospel-motivated voices may speak without grown-up words, but they strengthen us as evidence of how precious we are to our Heavenly Father even though we are helpless. (Holy Trinity/Father’s Day)
LIFE QUOTES “The good things that fathers do for their children and give to their children are blessings from God, for fathers and mothers are God’s representatives to their children. As disciplinarians they are representatives of His holiness. As providers they are representatives of His goodness and generosity. As teachers of the Gospel they are representatives of His grace. And as representatives not only do they act toward their children on God’s behalf, they also demonstrate to them who their God is and what He is like, for it is His blessings that they bring to their children.” From the “Lutheran Spokesman” –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
YEEHAW VBS The education team is changing things up a bit this year with our VBS. Instead of a 5-day program, we opted for a 2-day weekend event to set Holy Trinity apart from the many other VBS programs in our area. It will go from July 27th & 28th from 5pm-8pm. A free meal will be provided from 5-5:30pm with the program starting at 5:30pm. We have several positions that need to be filled including Corral Craft station leader and our MC as well as crew guides. We will need a lot of help with this ministry so please talk to Cameron if you are interested!
FAITH & FILM The Ed Team is putting together a family film night once each month for the summer. The first movie will be on June 23rd at 5:00pm in the chapel and we will be watching Finding Nemo and talking about how our Father relentlessly comes after us when we are lost. There will be a free will offering taken to support Snack Packs for Kids – a program that provides food for children over the weekends. Please invite friends and family!
YOUTH FLOAT TRIP – is planned for June 19th! Seating is limited so please let Cameron know by June 12th if you plan on coming along and if you have your own kayak/canoe. We will be leaving church around 8am and get back in the early evening, around 4 normally. The backup date if we have bad weather on the 19th is June 26th.
YOUTH SUMMER SWIM – is planned for June 26th so long as we have good weather for the float. We will be at the Wrights for a grill out and swim session. Friends are encouraged.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS – We are in need of a few awesome souls to help teach during the summer. We have one class and lessons are all provided and straight forward. Please consider and pray on this ministry opportunity and speak with Cameron if you are interested or have questions.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING We are one month away and counting until the National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis. It is an incredible experience for our young students to have. I ask as we draw closer and closer, that you keep these young people in your prayers. Pray that they are receptive to God’s work in their lives and in their faith during the days of NYG. Pray also for the adult chaperones that are going. That they remain patient, help our youth grow in Christ, and get some sleep.
TO THINK ABOUT
EACH DAY CAN BE A GOOD DAY
Sometimes when things go wrong for us,
it’s easy to forget the happiness we’ve seen and the good fortune that we’ve met.
Those rough times can be good times to think of friends we’ve known, of favors that they’ve done for us,
of kindness that they’ve shown, to think of fun-filled times we’ve spent, nice places that we’ve been, of the
beauty that life offers us time and time again, and then a day when things go wrong can turn into a day for
us to think how very often things have gone our way.
Amanda Bradley
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
June 16 through June 22, 2019
TODAY/HOLY TRINITY/FATHER’S DAY
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
Youth Float Trip 8:00 A.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
Clarion Deadline 12:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—Messiah, Pea Ridge: Pray for the ongoing outreach of Messiah in the Pea Ridge and Bella Vista communities.
Church Ministry—Trustees: Pray for these dedicated men as they tend to their ministry and keep Holy Trinity’s physical house in order.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
June 9, 2019
Worship Service—Pentecost (wear Red), [6/9] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Spencer)
Communion Service—Trinity Sunday, [6/16] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
LCMS NATIONAL OFFERING Today, we will join with LCMS churches across the nation in taking a special offering to support the LCMS and their mission to spread God’s word to the world. See the “Joy to the World” insert in your bulletin.
PINOCHLE We will be gathering this Friday for cards in the fellowship hall. Time to set up-6:00 PM and playing to start at 6:30 PM. Looking forward to the snack time as well as cards. Pray for Spike who has had gall bladder surgery this week. We will miss his presence & Dolores's Friday.
BABY BOTTLES Don’t forget that next Sunday is Father’s Day, and time to return your baby bottle. The collection in the baby bottles goes to Loving Choices – a local pregnancy center. If you have any questions about the Baby Bottle campaign, please see a member of the Outreach Ministry Team. Thank you for your donation. It is greatly appreciated.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. "My Spirit Makes My People" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler: God sends His Spirit upon both the selfish and group-ish to make His people
(Ezekiel 37:1-14)
SUNDAY SCHOOL – SUMMER SCHEDULE We have started our summer Sunday School schedule for our children ministry. We have one class for our K-5th grade students. Blessings on your summer!
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS We are looking ahead to third quarter scheduling. If you have vacations or other obligations planned during July, August, and September please let us know. We will not schedule you at times you specify. Thanks for looking ahead and for all you do.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
The world promises that abortions, embryo experiments, and physician-assisted suicides will achieve peace. But wherever death establishes an empire, it excuses nobody and enslaves all to grief. The life-giving Spirit that Jesus bestows in His Gospel instead produces the real peace of being unconditionally loved by and infinitely precious to the Ruler of the Universe (John 16:27). And this peace is for all persons and all circumstances (Acts 2:17-21). (Pentecost)
NYG PREPARE The NYG is an amazing experience, as long as you can get to all the things to see. To help get ready, the Youth Ministry Team is leading an NYG Prepare event at Lake Atalanta, today from 12:30-2:30. All are welcome to join us as we walk around the lake, enjoy a lunch, and have a small Bible study.
LIFE QUOTES “God’s Word resonates loudly the truth that EVERY life is a human being, SOMEONE created by GOD, and redeemed by the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, and called into a relationship with God by the Holy Spirit. As Gospel-motivated voices for life, we MUST do our research, measure it against God’s plumb line, and speak up to expose the lies and proclaim the truth—God’s VOICE of TRUTH!” Lynette Auch, president of Lutherans For Life –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
YEEHAW VBS The education team is changing things up a bit this year with our VBS. Instead of a 5-day program, we opted for a 2-day weekend event to set Holy Trinity apart from the many other VBS programs in our area. It will go from July 27th & 28th from 5pm-8pm. A free meal will be provided from 5-5:30pm with the program starting at 5:30pm. We have several positions that need to be filled including Corral Craft station leader and our MC as well as crew guides. We will need a lot of help with this ministry so please talk to Cameron if you are interested!
FAITH & FILM The Ed Team is putting together a family film night once each month for the summer. The first movie will be on June 23rd at 5:00pm in the chapel and we will be watching Find Nemo and talking about how our Father relentlessly comes after us when we are lost. There will be a free will offering taken to support Snack Packs for Kids – a program that provides food for children over the weekends. Please invite friends and family!
YOUTH FLOAT TRIP – is planned for June 19th! Seating is limited so please let Cameron know by June 12th if you plan on coming along and if you have your own kayak/canoe. We will be leaving church around 8am and get back in the early evening, around 4 normally. The backup date if we have bad weather on the 19th is June 26th.
YOUTH SUMMER SWIM – is planned for June 26th so long as we have good weather for the float. We will be at the Wrights for a grill out and swim session. Friends are encouraged.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS – We are in need of a few awesome souls to help teach during the summer. We have one class and lessons are all provided and straight forward. Please consider and pray on this ministry opportunity and speak with Cameron if you are interested or have questions.
TO THINK ABOUT Remember, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
We make a Living by what we get. We make a Life by what we give.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
June 9 through June 15, 2019
TODAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
TUESDAY
Council Meeting 6:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
Clarion Deadline 12:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY/FATHER’S DAY
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—Faith, Bentonville: Pray that God would lead us in His direction and will.
Church Ministry—Elders: Lord, please give these leaders of the Congregation wisdom, patience, and a heart for leadership.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
June 2, 2019
Communion Service, [6/2] 8:00 AM and 10:45AM (Pastor Schultz)
Visit with Pastor Longman in the Chapel, 9:30 AM
Worship Service—Pentecost (wear Red), [6/9] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Spencer)
Communion Service—Trinity Sunday, [6/16] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
PASTOR ELECT Today we welcome our pastor elect, Pastor Longman, to Holy Trinity. He will be joining us for both services and will have a time to meet him and his wife, Donna, and ask questions from 9:30-10:30am in the chapel. Please keep them both in your prayers and join us in welcoming them to Holy Trinity.
FEED MY SHEEP Today is also Feed My Sheep Sunday. Your donations are so gratefully received by the less fortunate members of our community. They send their thanks and blessings on to you.
LCMS NATIONAL OFFERING Next Sunday, June 9th we will join with LCMS churches across the nation in taking a special offering to support the LCMS and their mission to spread God’s word to the world.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. "Advocate" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler: The followers of Jesus do not wander through the wasteland of this world alone. We have a Guide!
(John 14-15-21)
SUNDAY SCHOOL – SUMMER SCHEDULE We have started our summer Sunday School schedule for our children ministry. We have one class for our K-5th grade students. Blessings on your summer!
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS We are looking ahead to third quarter scheduling. If you have vacations or other obligations planned during July, August, and September please let us know. We will not schedule you at times you specify. Thanks for looking ahead and for all you do.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
Abortion advocates sometimes claim the Scriptures are silent about the practice. However, the Greek term for the “sorcerers” condemned in Revelation 22:15 also refers to those who prepared abortifacients. On the other hand, every story entrusted to the Lord of Life ends beautifully (Revelation 22:1-5)—even if it involves a surprise pregnancy or a terminal diagnosis. (Easter VII)
LIFE QUOTES “Instead of dreaming of what your spouse will do for you, you should ask yourself, are you willing to serve him or her sacrificially? To paraphrase John F. Kennedy: Ask not what your spouse can do for you, rather ask what you can do for your spouse.” Pastor Ricky Jacob, Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Church and preschool, Winnebago –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! If you pick up a baby bottle TODAY, you will have TWO weeks to fill it with spare change (or a check) before it’s due back to church on Father’s Day (June 16th). All money collected in the baby bottles goes to Loving Choices – a local pregnancy center. If you have any questions about the Baby Bottle campaign, please see a member of the Outreach Ministry Team.
THANK YOU! Thank you to EVERYONE (Dave & Wendie Ferguson, Dave & Christy Lehenbauer, Evan Wright, Shirley Bernthal, Karen Launderville, and Ray Eschenburg) who volunteered at Helping Hands in Bentonville last Saturday! The help was MUCH appreciated! Can’t handle the four-hour shifts? Consider shift splitting. Two of our volunteers did this on Saturday and really enjoyed it! If you are interested in volunteering, or have questions about this, please contact Dave Ferguson or a member of the Outreach Ministry Team.
IT’S A WIN!! The Arkansas Naturals won the ballgame in the 9th inning Tuesday night! Thank you to all who attended Lutheran Night at Arvest Ballpark on the 28th. The weather was FANTASTIC and the game was a thrill to watch! A special thank you to Matt Bolte who drove the church van to and from the game so a few church members and Soul’s Harbor men could attend. A BIG thank you to Matt Bolte and the Outreach Ministry Team for the FREE tickets!! Check out our Facebook page for pictures of the evening. We hope to make this an annual event.
YOUTH SUMMER MIX ACTIVITIES Summer is upon us and school is finished for the semester. So it is time to kick back and have some fun! We have many different activites scheduled for our youth this summer and it starts with a BBQ at the Pullmann house on June 5th from 5-7pm. We will be posting in the News and Notes as we draw closer to events. For a full list of events, head to holytrin.org/youth or email cameron@holytrin.org
NYG PREPARE The NYG is an amazing experience, as long as you can get to all the things to see. To help get ready, the Youth Ministry Team is leading an NYG Prepare event at Lake Atalanta June 9th from 12:30-2:30. All are welcome to join us as we walk around the lake, enjoy a lunch, and have a small Bible study.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Laurie Martin is still looking for 4 volunteers to help with steam cleaning the pews in the Sanctuary. Laurie is hoping to get this done in late June, or early July. Doing the cleaning in-house will result in a significant savings. The last time this was done, it was contracted out for $1,200.
YEEHAW VBS The education team is changing things up a bit this year with our VBS. Instead of a 5-day program, we opted for a 2-day weekend event to set Holy Trinity apart from the many other VBS programs in our area. It will go from July 27th & 28th from 5pm-8pm. A free meal will be provided from 5-5:30pm with the program starting at 5:30pm. We will need a lot of help with this ministry so please talk to Cameron if you are interested!
FAITH & FILM The Ed Team is putting together a family film night once each month for the summer. The first movie will be on June 23rd at 5:00pm in the chapel and we will be watching Find Nemo and talking about how our Father relentlessly comes after us when we are lost.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
June 2 through June 8, 2019
TODAY/FEED MY SHEEP
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Visit with Pastor Longman 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Outreach Team 11:30 A.M.
Elder’s Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Cameron’s Day Off
TUESDAY
Education Team 5:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting 12:00 P.M.
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
Pinochle Cards 6:30 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—Restoration, Fayetteville: Pray for those who gather as Restoration Lutheran Church..
Church Ministry—Officers: Pray for our Officers as they guide the congregation through the selection of a new Pastor.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
May 26, 2019
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
Communion Service, [6/2] 8:00 AM and 10:45AM (Pastor Schultz)
Worship Service—Pentecost (wear Red), [6/9] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Spencer)
Communion Service—Trinity Sunday, [6/16] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day. Take a few minutes to remember those who gave up their lives for our freedoms.
PASTOR ELECT Last Sunday, the voters unanimously voted to call Pastor Eric Longman as our new senior pastor. Pastor Longman is set to visit Holy Trinity June 1-3rd to get to know our church and our community. On June 2nd he will have a time to meet and ask questions from 9:30-10:30am in the chapel. Please join us in praying for and welcoming Pastor Longman to Holy Trinity.
FEED MY SHEEP is next Sunday, June 2nd. We invite you to bring some food along for the Pantry when you come to church or to make a financial contribution so food can be purchased from the food bank. We thank you for supporting this ministry of our congregation to the people of our community.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. " Sculptor Spirit" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler The Holy Spirit is the Sculptor. Our lives are His medium. The image of Jesus is His goal. (John 16:7-15)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Please be sure to pick up a baby bottle from the table in the Narthex on your way out of church today. Fill the bottle with spare change (or a check) and return it to church on Father’s Day. This is part of the annual Baby Bottle Campaign put on by Loving Choices. The Outreach Ministry Team had a chance to tour the facility in April and were VERY impressed by what they have to offer. Loving Choices supports families from “I think I might be pregnant” to 9 months after delivery! They even have a mobile van (with an ultrasound machine inside) that parks in various locations throughout Northwest Arkansas including the parking lot across from Planned Parenthood in Fayetteville.
GREETERS, READERS, VIDEO OPERATORS, OFFICE HELPERS, COUNTERS We are looking ahead to third quarter scheduling. If you have vacations or other obligations planned during July, August, and September please let us know. We will not schedule you at times you specify. Thanks for looking ahead and for all you do.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH. Speaking and acting as Gospel-motivated voices for life sometimes meets with frustration and discouragement. Nevertheless, what we call our failures God calls His patience. The sanctity of life is not our project but His holy truth and will. The courageous and compassionate proclamation of it cannot fail to bring forth fruit, however small or slow (Acts 16:13-15). Take heart—He who has overcome the world abides in this cause (John 16:33). (Easter VI)
LIFE QUOTES “Ascension Day, a holy day falling inconspicuously on a Thursday in May, is the conspicuous declaration that we are not left as orphans. In the same post-resurrection body that He invited Thomas to touch, Jesus invites us to full humanity even today. He ascended with a body, He shares in our humanity, extending His own body even now, promising to return for our own bodies. Christ is preparing a room for us, and we can know it is real because He himself is real.” Jill Carattini, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
LCMS NATIONAL OFFERING On June 9th we will join with LCMS churches across the nation in taking a special offering to support the LCMS and their mission to spread God’s word to the world.
YOUTH SUMMER MIX ACTIVITIES Summer is upon us and school is finished for the semester. So it is time to kick back and have some fun! We have many different activites scheduled for our youth this summer and it starts with a BBQ at the Pullmann house on June 5th from 5-7pm. We will be posting in the News and Notes as we draw closer to events. For a full list of events, head to holytrin.org/youth or email cameron@holytrin.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Laurie Martin is looking for 4 volunteers to help with steam cleaning the pews in the Sanctuary. This can be done at the volunteers convenience, but every-thing needs time to dry, so optimally, this should occur in the first part of the week. Doing the cleaning in-house will result in a significant savings. The last time this was done, it was contracted out for $1,200
Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to attend Lutheran Night at Arvest Ballpark on TUESDAY, MAY 28TH. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. We met the minimum ticket sales needed to get the discounted rate! AND, Matt Bolte has generously used a Thrivent Action Team to support this Outreach event, therefore the first 40 tickets are FREE! Thanks Matt!! We also plan to provide 10 free tickets to Souls Harbor so they can join us – what a tremendous opportunity to show the men that Holy Trinity loves them and supports their efforts!!
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
May 26 through June 1, 2019
TODAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Cameron’s Day Off
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY FEED MY SHEEP
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—St. John, Fayetteville: Pray that God would guide the outreach of the congregation and the assimilation of new members.
Church Ministry—Music Ministry: Lord, bless this outstanding group as they lend their talent to your glory.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
May 19, 2019
Communion Service, [5/19] 10:00 AM Unity Sunday (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Pot Luck Lunch and Voter’s Meeting [5/19] Approximately 11:30 am
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
Communion Service, [6/2] 8:00 AM and 10:45AM (Pastor Schultz)
Worship Service, [6/9] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Spencer)
Communion Service, [6/16] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, [6/23] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Worship Service, [6/30] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING The Call Committee will present the details on the Pastor they recommend to call and the voter’s will vote on the call at a special voters meeting today. This is a Unity Sunday. Education Hour at 8:45a, one service at 10:00 am with a pot luck dinner and voter’s meeting following the church service.
PASTOR BERNTHAL’S BIBLE STUDY will hold its final meeting before the summer break on Tuesday, May 21st at noon. This will be a time of fellowship and sharing and will include lunch. Stay tuned and we will let you know when this group is ready to resume meeting in the fall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. "Up Close and Personal" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler--You can't get to know a person from a distance. The same is true for knowing God. (John 15:26-16:4)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Please be sure to pick up a baby bottle from the table in the Narthex on your way out of church today. Fill the bottle with spare change (or a check) and return it to church on Father’s Day. This is part of the annual Baby Bottle Campaign put on by Loving Choices. The Outreach Ministry Team had a chance to tour the facility in April and were VERY impressed by what they have to offer. Loving Choices supports families from “I think I might be pregnant” to 9 months after delivery! They even have a mobile van (with an ultrasound machine inside) that parks in various locations throughout Northwest Arkansas including the parking lot across from Planned Parenthood in Fayetteville.
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH. What God has made clean, do not call common” (Acts 11:9). The same grace that sanctifies our consciences also safeguards the lives of the least of these. By creating them with His own fingers (Psalm 139:13), redeeming them with His own blood (2 Corinth-ians 5:19), and calling them with His own Spirit and Word (Matthew 28:19), the Lord our God has declared every member of our race, including embryos and elderly ones, not only clean but precious. (Easter V)
LIFE QUOTES Both before and after their births, our children are precious lives belonging to God and redeemed by Him. (Their mothers are, too.) Each of our days is ordained by Him, including the challenging days of motherhood.” Marie K. MacPherson, author of “Meditations on the Vocation of Motherhood”–If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
15 Things God Won't Ask
1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove, but will ask how many people you drove who did not have transportation.
2. God won't ask the square footage of your house, but will ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3. God won't ask about the fancy clothes you had in your closet, but will ask how many of those clothes helped the needy.
4. God won't ask about your social status, but will ask what kind of class you displayed.
5. God won't ask how many material possessions you had, but will ask if they dictated your life.
6. God won't ask what your highest salary was, but will ask if you compromised your character to obtain that salary.
7. God won't ask how much overtime you worked, but will ask if you worked overtime for your family and loved ones.
8. God won't ask how many promotions you received, but will ask how you promoted others.
9. God won't ask what your job title was, but will ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
10. God won't ask what you did to help yourself, but will ask what you did to help others.
11. God won't ask how many friends you had, but will ask how many people to whom you were a true friend.
12. God won't ask what you did to protect your rights, but will ask what you did to protect the rights of others.
13. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, but will ask how you treated your neighbors.
14. God won't ask about the color of your skin, but will ask about the content of your character.
15. God won't ask how many times your deeds matched your words, but will ask how many times they didn’t.
Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to attend Lutheran Night at Arvest Ballpark on TUESDAY, MAY 28TH. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. We met the minimum ticket sales needed to get the discounted rate! AND, Matt Bolte has generously used a Thrivent Action Team to support this Outreach event, therefore the first 40 tickets are FREE! Thanks Matt!! We also plan to provide 10 free tickets to Souls Harbor so they can join us – what a tremendous opportunity to show the men that Holy Trinity loves them and supports their efforts!!
DELAYED OFFICE OPENING The office will open on at noon on Friday, May 24th. Elaine is taking a holiday. Krista will be here at her usual time to open the Food Pantry.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
May 19 through May 25, 2019
TODAY
Bible Study/Sunday School 8:45 A.M.
Handbell Choir 8:45 A.M.
Communion 10:00 A.M.
Pot Luck/Voter’s Meeting 11:30 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
ESL (Crystal Bridges) 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study 12:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting 12:00 P.M.
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
Praise Group Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Clarion & Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
SATURDAY
Helping Hands 8:00 A.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church—LIVING SAVIOR, Bethel Heights: Pray that God would guide the outreach of the congregation and the assimilation of new members.
Church Ministry—Church Staff: Pray that our hearts are always compassionate to those we serve on a daily basis and that God would bless our outreach to the community through the Food Pantry and Pastor’s Care Fund.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
May 12, 2019
Worship Service, Sunday [5/12] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Communion Service, [5/19] 10:00 AM Unity Sunday (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Pot Luck Lunch and Voter’s Meeting [5/19] Approximately 11:30 am
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING The Call Committee will present the details on the Pastor they recommend to call and the voter’s will vote on the call at a special voters meeting next Sunday, May 19. This will be a Unity Sunday. Education Hour at 8:45a, one service at 10:00 am with a pot luck dinner and voter’s meeting following the church service.
Signup sheets have been posted on the bulletin board. Let us know what you will bring. Categories are salads, main dish, dessert, and other (for those things that don’t fit elsewhere).
THANK YOU From the youth group, Youth Ministry Team, and Cameron for the support for this upcoming National Youth Gathering. We have hit our fundraising goal! These young people worked very hard and are very excited to take this awesome trip this summer. Thank you!
CORRECTION: in the latest Clarion it was posted that the Lutheran Nite at Arvest ball park was on May 29th. That is incorrect. The correct date for Lutheran nite is May 28th, which is a Tuesday nite. The sign up on the bulletin board is correct.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. "Home" Guest Speaker: Dr. Dean Nadasdy With Jesus, we have a home. That's the good news for today. (John 14:1-7)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH. Among motherhood’s greatest works is comforting distraught little ones. Where the world would wipe out lives by murder, the Lamb once slain but raised again mothers us by wiping away our tears (Revelation 7:17). Heavenly Father’s forgiveness and salvation heal even the guilt of abortion, the grief of terminal diagnosis, and the fear of complicated pregnancy. The Hand that rules the world also rocks the cradle. (Easter IV/Mother’s Day)
LIFE QUOTES “[I]t does not say that the honoring, serving, and obeying one’s parents is conditional or in response to their earning or deserving it. No, one is to love and cherish them as well as honoring, serving, and obeying them as if they were God Himself … The good news is that where we have obviously failed, Jesus did not. He not only honored His step-father Joseph and his mother Mary, but also His heavenly Father. He offers you His payment for your sin and a place in God’s family, now and forever.” Pastor Ricky Jacob, Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Church and preschool, Winnebago –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED on Monday, May 13. Holy Trinity will be one of the Food Pantry's that will reap some of the benefits of the Post Office Carriers food drive. We still need volunteers to help check for expiration dates, sort, and store the food. Please sign up in Narthex or call the office.
OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped provide a chili dinner for the families utilizing the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. Volunteers included: Jan Wildenborg, Shirley Bernthal, Donna Spencer, Libby Garner, Joyce Bauer, Gerri Jennings, and the Bolte family. It was a huge success! The staff at the Ronald McDonald House sent the following email after the dinner:
Hello Casey and Church friends! Thank you again for providing dinner tonight! I enjoyed getting to meet you and your family, and I wanted to let you know that after you left, the chili was soon devoured! Family and friends gathered around the dining table to consume your yummy chili dinner, and it was such a nice sight to see. We appreciate the time and care you spent to provide a delicious meal for our families, and we know the families greatly appreciate it too. Please send our gratitude to the rest of your church family.
Thank you once more – Ronald McDonald Family Room Staff
While we were dropping off the meal, the staff mentioned there several openings to provide meals in the coming months. If you are interested in providing a dinner on your own or with a small group of friends, please visit www.rmhcofarkoma.org to sign up. If you need help signing up, please contact Casey Bolte at 479.644.3618
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Please be sure to pick up a baby bottle from the table in the Narthex on your way out of church today. Fill the bottle with spare change (or a check) and return it to church on Father’s Day. This is part of the annual Baby Bottle Campaign put on by Loving Choices. The Outreach Ministry Team had a chance to tour the facility in April and were VERY impressed by what they have to offer. Loving Choices supports families from “I think I might be pregnant” to 9 months after delivery! They even have a mobile van (with an ultrasound machine inside) that parks in various locations throughout Northwest Arkansas including the parking lot across from Planned Parenthood in Fayetteville.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to attend Lutheran Night at Arvest Ballpark on TUESDAY, MAY 28TH. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. We met the minimum ticket sales needed to get the discounted rate! AND, Matt Bolte has generously used a Thrivent Action Team to support this Outreach event, therefore the first 40 tickets are FREE! Thanks Matt!! We also plan to provide 10 free tickets to Souls Harbor so they can join us – what a tremendous opportunity to show the men that Holy Trinity loves them and supports their efforts!!
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
May 12 through May 18, 2019
TODAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
Sort PO Food Donation 9:30 A.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study 2:00 P.M.
Council Meeting 6:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting 12:00 P.M.
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
Clarion Deadline 12:00 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
Praise Group Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY (UNITY SUNDAY)
Bible Study/Sunday School 8:45 A.M.
Handbell Choir 8:45 A.M.
Communion 10:00 A.M.
Pot Luck/Voter’s Meeting 11:30 A.M.
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—Journeymen: Pray for the men of Holy Trinity, that they may bring others to Christ by letting their life as Christians be a shining example.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
May 5, 2019
Communion Service, Confirmation Sunday, [5/5] 8:00 AM and 10:45 PM (Pastor Spencer)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/12] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Communion Service, [5/19] 10:00 AM Unity Sunday (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Three of our young people, Ellie Griffin, Reanna Dunlap, and Ethan Leech are being confirmed today. Join us during Education Hour, 9:30-10:30a, in the Sanctuary as the confirmands share their testimonies and their faith journey of the last year. After that, there will be a reception in the Life Center.
FEED MY SHEEP In addition to Confirmation, today is Feed My Sheep Sunday. The pantry wagon is out in the Narthex. Many of your neighbors depend on this food to get them through the emergencies that life sometimes throws at us. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING The Call Committee will present the details on the Pastor they recommend to call and the voter’s will vote on the call at a special voters meeting on Sunday, May 19. This will be a Unity Sunday. Education Hour at 8:45a, one service at 10:00a with a pot luck dinner and voter’s meeting following the church service.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. “"The Good Fisherman" Guest Speaker: Ryan Tinetti Jesus is not only the Good Shepherd; He's the Good Fisherman, who draws the fish and fills the nets. (John 21:1-14)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
9:30 A.M Dave Lehenbauer leads a study for the men in Classroom 2 on the book of Romans.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH. Even the one whose faculties are declining and whose dying appears undignified shines in the light of God’s love and power (John 21:18-19). Jesus who rose, reigns, and is returning smuggles blessings in every burden. His gracious guidance speedily and mightily conducts dances out of dirges (Psalm 30:11). And He extends this compassion to every human being without exception (Revelation 5:9)! (Easter III)
LIFE QUOTES “Whoa. What a cool thought! Before your parents ever laid eyes on you before they fought over whether to name you John Jr. or Steven, God knew your name and He wanted you as his. In fact, it goes back further than you think. Before God even created the very first parents, He knew you were coming someday and He chose you, specifically you, for his team.” Diane Kerr, Time of Grace –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
HELPING HANDS - Saturday, May 25th is the next volunteer event for Holy Trinity to support Helping Hands. This faith-based organization provides food for around 100 families each week and needs our help to run their store. If you can spare a few hours of time, you will be supporting a great cause and getting an extra discount on merchandise at the same time! Please sign up in the Narthex or see Dave Ferguson.
VISIT ISRAEL Have you ever considered visiting the Holy Land? I know that every person who has done so would encourage you to pray about it and to go. In fact I can point out several people in our congregation who have been and can tell you all about it. Why go? It will deepen your faith in ways you cannot imagine. When you read the Bible and it talks about places you can say I’ve been there. You will be able to relate and understand in a new way. I am leading another group to Israel January 15th – 26th, 2020. An information packet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex or just contact me and I’ll be glad to give you a copy. Pam Pickett 479-601-2550 pamsue27@gmail.com
POST OFFICE ANNUAL LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE Please tell everyone you know that on Saturday, May 11th, there will be the Rogers Post Office's Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive. This year they need help getting the word out by social media or by word of mouth. To participate in the food drive just leave a bag of food by your mail box on Saturday, May 11th.
On Monday, May 13th, Holy Trinity will be one of the Food Pantry's that will reap some of the benefits of this drive. We will need a volunteer driver with a pick up truck (and at least one volunteer helper) to go to the post office on Monday, May 13th after 9 A.M. to pick up a truck load of food. As we have done in the last couple of years we will need approximately 10 volunteers to help check for expiration dates, sort, and store the food. Please call the office, or email Elaine (elaine@holytrin.org) or Krista (krista@holytrin.org) if you are willing and able to help with this important project. Thank you ~ Krista Malone~
THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers, Get Well Cards & gift card. I am happy to be back to work serving the Lord and sharing God's love to others. I also want to thank Joyce Bauer, Christy Lehenbauer, and Pat Rader, and anyone else that I don't know of, that helped out in the office while I was off work. You are appreciated! Thank you so much. ~ Krista Malone~
LOVING CHOICES BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN: This is an annual community-wide fundraiser for Loving Choices. Our church has participated for the past several years and it fits well with this year’s Outreach focus of children and local charities. Be sure to pick up a baby bottle in the Narthex on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th) and fill it with spare change, cash, or a check and return it by Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16).
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
May 5 through May 11, 2019
TODAY CONFIRMATION/FEED MY SHEEP
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Confirmands Testimony 9:30 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
Outreach Team 11:30 A.M.
Elder’s Meeting 6:30 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
Education Team 5:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church GRACE, Holiday Island Pray for the love of Jesus to be demonstrated in the lives of our members.
Church Ministry—Sunday School. Please pray for our Sunday School program, our teachers, and for continued growth.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
April 28, 2019
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Worship Service, Sunday [4/28] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Communion Service, Confirmation Sunday, [5/5] 8:00 AM and 10:45 PM (Pastor Spencer)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/12] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Communion Service, [5/19] 8:00 AM and 10:45 PM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
FEED MY SHEEP Going for groceries this week? Remember to pick up something extra for our Food Pantry. Bring it with you next Sunday and add it to the pantry wagon in the Narthex. Many of your neighbors depend on this food to get them through the emergencies that life sometimes throws at us. Your neighbors are beyond grateful for the help they receive from you.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Is next Sunday, May 5th. Three of our young people are being confirmed. Ellie Griffin, Reanna Dunlap, and Ethan Leech. Join us during Education Hour, 9:30-10:30a, in the Sanctuary as the confirmands share their testimonies and we share about their faith journey of the last year. After there will be a reception in the Life Center.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. “Disturbing Cognitive Dissonance" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler Doubt is a normal part of our present human experience. Only the presence of the risen Jesus will overcome it. (John 20:19-31)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
9:30 A.M Dave Lehenbauer
leads a study for the men in Classroom 2 on the book of Romans.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
“Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the Lord[!]” (Psalm 148:12-13). Every life—however little, however weak, however seemingly miserable—has been brought forth by our good God for joyful purpose. He takes hold of even the most hopeless-looking situations (Revelation 1:18) to show—and share—His abundant, everlasting life (John 20:27). Behold it, believe it, and receive it! (Easter II)
LIFE QUOTES “Death is the enemy of the human race—an enemy no one can fight or avoid forever. But God has done a new thing—He has raised Jesus Christ from the dead, never to die again. What other god has done anything like that in all the stories and fables? But wait, there’s more. What god has ever promised to share everlasting life with everyone who trusts in Him? Only the true God. Only Jesus.” Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries–If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
APRIL IS TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS MONTH As part of a four-part Emergency Plan Series, the Holy Trinity Safety Team has designated April as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness month. During this period, members of the congregation will be briefed on what to do during a weather emergency and will be provided instructions on the location of the designated tornado shelter area in the church. Instructional brochures will be provided for each family.
GOOD NEWS REGARDING THE FOOD PANTRY Krista Malone, our dedicated Office Assistant suffered a fall which resulted in a broken leg. Krista’s continues to heal and has decided to return to work beginning Monday (at least for a few hours per day). In my opinion, Krista will still need some volunteer help on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from Noon to 4 pm and on Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm. You do not need to stay for the full 4 hours. Any block of time will be helpful. Your help will be greatly appreciated. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
HELPING HANDS - Saturday, May 25th is the next volunteer event for Holy Trinity to support Helping Hands. This faith-based organization provides food for around 100 families each week and needs our help to run their store. If you can spare a few hours of time, you will be supporting a great cause and getting an extra discount on merchandise at the same time! Please sign up in the Narthex or see Dave Ferguson.
VISIT ISRAEL Have you ever considered visiting the Holy Land? I know that every person who has done so would encourage you to pray about it and to go. In fact I can point out several people in our congregation who have been and can tell you all about it. Why go? It will deepen your faith in ways you cannot imagine. When you read the Bible and it talks about places you can say I’ve been there. You will be able to relate and understand in a new way. I am leading another group to Israel January 15th – 26th, 2020. An information packet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex or just contact me and I’ll be glad to give you a copy. Pam Pickett 479-601-2550 pamsue27@gmail.com
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE MEAL Saturday May 4th, we will once again be serving a meal to the families of people staying overnight at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital. These parents are staying overnight due to serious illnesses to their children in the hospital. We can show Jesus’ love to the parents and children by providing this meal. The sign-up for this is on the bulletin board.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
April 28 through May 4, 2019
TODAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
Head to Heart 5:00 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.
Praise Group Rehearsal 7:30 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY FEED MY SHEEP
Communion 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church CHRIST, Siloam Springs: Pray that the Lord would continue to provide an on-going ministry of Word and Sacrament for Christ Lutheran Church in Siloam Springs and that the congregation would grow in their outreach ministry.
Church Ministry—Hispanic Ministry Team. Dear Jesus, pray that we can spread Your message to our neighbors through a common language.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.
April 21, 2019
He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia
Communion Service, Easter Sunday [4/21] 7:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Spencer)
HT Youth Easter Breakfast, [4/21] 8:15 A.M.
Worship Service, Sunday [4/28] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Bernthal)
Communion Service, Confirmation Sunday, [5/5] 8:00 AM and 10:45 PM (Pastor Spencer)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/12] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Communion Service, [5/19] 8:00 AM and 10:45 PM (Pastor Schoolcraft)
Worship Service, Sunday [5/26] 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM (Pastor Hudak)
THE OFFICE will be closed tomorrow, Easter Monday.
ROGERS MAYOR PRAYER BREAKFAST Thursday May 2nd. Holy Trinity is sponsoring two tables of 8 people each. Food service starts at 6:30 AM, and the program starts at 7:00 AM. This year, the special annual honor will be given to Pastor Besel for his years of service to the City of Rogers. We already have 10 people signed-up but have room for 6 more. Sign-up is on the bulletin board.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR Today on KURM (790 AM) at 12:30 P.M. & The Bott Radio Network at 8 A.M. on 89.3 F.M. “Cross in the Garden" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler God is the true Gardener. He brought the soil of His garden into His being to make a new creation. (John 19:30-20:18)
HOLY TRINITY BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday
9:30 A.M. Pam Pickett leads a study of Ruth.
9:30 A.M Libby Garner leads a Beth Moore study for women in the Conference Room.
9:30 A.M Dave Lehenbauer
leads a study for the men in Classroom 2 on the book of Romans.
Monday 2nd & 4th Mondays at 2:00pm. – Led by Vern Schaefer Rotating Hostesses: Herb & Shirley Bernthal, Spike & Dolores Hermes, Joe & Barbara Raleigh, Maxine Reihman.
Tuesday 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 2:00 pm Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Class
LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH.
A surprise pregnancy or an incurable condition can leave us feeling like we have to make friends with death just to keep from suffering alone. But God goes with us as our Savior and Father even into death’s domain (Psalm 16:10). And He never escorts us there without also carrying us through it (Psalm 16:11). We don’t have to surrender a single breath, because every Good Friday finds its Easter Sunday in Jesus!
EASTER BREAKFAST join us for breakfast in the Life Center starting at 8:15a. All proceeds go to support our youth and their trip to the National Youth Gathering
LIFE QUOTES “When the devil speaks, do not believe the lies. Whether your life be young or old, the deceit of death will enter it. You will walk by caskets. You will lie in a hospital bed. You will hear the devil speak in his native language. His lies will come to you just as they did to me. See through his faulty speech. Recognize his broken narrative. Deny every phony word. Christ calls you a Christian, and the devil’s language holds no truth. When the deceit of death enters your life, listen to the truth Christ speaks on this day … ‘He will speak again. You will visit family again. She will greet you again. Christ will rise again.’” Rev. Paul Spaude, Martin Luther College –If you wish to support this group, you may do so through their website: www.lutheransforlife.org
APRIL IS TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS MONTH As part of a four-part Emergency Plan Series, the Holy Trinity Safety Team has designated April as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness month. During this period, members of the congregation will be briefed on what to do during a weather emergency and will be provided instructions on the location of the designated tornado shelter area in the church. Instructional brochures will be provided for each family.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY Krista Malone, our dedicated Office Assistant suffered a fall which resulted in a broken leg. Krista’s orthopedic doctor reports that surgery will not be necessary, however it will be necessary for her to keep the leg immobilized in order for it to heal. In order for the Food Pantry to remain open at our current level, we need volunteers for Thursday, and Friday from Noon to 4 pm and on Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm. You do not need to stay for the full 4 hours. Any block of time will be helpful. Times that we cannot find a volunteer to staff the pantry will mean closing our doors. We have place a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
HELPING HANDS - Saturday, May 25th is the next volunteer event for Holy Trinity to support Helping Hands. This faith-based organization provides food for around 100 families each week and needs our help to run their store. If you can spare a few hours of time, you will be supporting a great cause and getting an extra discount on merchandise at the same time! Please sign up in the Narthex or see Dave Ferguson.
VISIT ISRAEL Have you ever considered visiting the Holy Land? I know that every person who has done so would encourage you to pray about it and to go. In fact I can point out several people in our congregation who have been and can tell you all about it. Why go? It will deepen your faith in ways you cannot imagine. When you read the Bible and it talks about places you can say I’ve been there. You will be able to relate and understand in a new way. I am leading another group to Israel January 15th – 26th, 2020. An information packet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex or just contact me and I’ll be glad to give you a copy. Pam Pickett 479-601-2550 pamsue27@gmail.com
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE MEAL Saturday May 4th, we will once again be serving a meal to the families of people staying overnight at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital. These parents are staying overnight due to serious illnesses to their children in the hospital. We can show Jesus’ love to the parents and children by providing this meal. The sign-up for this is on the bulletin board.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY
April 21 through April 27, 2019
TODAY
Communion 7:00 A.M.
Easter Breakfast 8:15 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Communion 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY
Cameron’s Day Off
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
Pastor Bernthal’s Bible Study 2:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
News & Notes Due 12:00 P.M.
Head to Heart 5:00 P.M.
ESL (Classroom 1) 6:30 P.M.
Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M.
Praise Group Rehearsal 7:30 P.M.
FRIDAY
Assemble Clarion & Bulletin 1:00 P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship 8:00 A.M.
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 A.M.
Handbell Choir 9:30 A.M.
Worship 10:45 A.M.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS:
Circuit Church HOLY TRINITY, Rogers: Pray that God will guide our leaders during the vacancy and will provide a pastor for the congregation to guide them.
Church Ministry—Financial Stewardship Ministry Team. Dear Lord, we pray for guidance for our Stewardship Team. Help them to gently teach our congregation about our financial needs.
Pray also for our Military: Especially remember, Timothy Gibson, son of Harry and Ann Gibson, serving in the U.S. Navy.