Register now for Vacation Bible School July 9-12

Kids – Get Down and Lift God High at Vacation Bible School July 9-12 at the Family Center!

We are excited to partner with Go Fish for their third VBS program.

This year’s VBS is called “PRAISE:  Where Kids Get Down and Lift God High!”

GoFish’s first two programs were called Backstage with the Bible and Kickin’ It Old School, and everyone who participated had a great time!

Go Fish is committed to making their VBS curriculum as God-centered as possible.  The whole point of PRAISE is to show kids that they exist not for their own glory, but to give God praise.  In a fun way, we hope to show kids what it means to have a high view of our amazing God.  We want them to get down and lift God high!  The overall theme and atmoshphere of this curriculum centers around breakdancing, hip-hop, and dance.  Kids will love the animated character DJ Pray-Z as he leads them each day in learning some sweet new moves!  All families are encouraged to attend!  Watch for registration forms coming soon!

VBS WILL BE AT A NEW TIME THIS SUMMER!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JULY 9-12 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Dinner is included each night.  Invite some friends!

Contact Cheri Buelow to help.

Register your kids using the form below!

Pastor Todd Stocker accepts Call as Executive Pastor

Pastor Todd Stocker has accepted God’s call to serve at Trinity as Executive Pastor.

Pastor Todd was born in Chicago, IL and received his BA from Concordia, Irvine, CA in 1989, after which he was Operations Trainer for American Express.  He achieved his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO in 1998.  In addition, he has taken BeFriender Coordinator training, Church Leadership training and Preaching with a Purpose training.

Pastor Stocker has served churches in Woodbury, MN, Litchfield Park, AZ, and Houston, TX.  He also was Campus Pastor at Lutheran South Academy in Houston.  He is now Campus Chaplain at Concordia, St Paul, and has helped us with occasional preaching since early fall.

Pastor and his wife, Kellie, have a 17 yr-old son and 15 yr-old daughter, as well as a daughter who is living in heaven now.

Kellie has served as Director of Admissions at Lutheran South Academy in Houston, and is an excellent singer.

We are excited to have Pastor Todd here working with us and helping to lead us in the mission of love and service for which God has brought us together.

Please continue to pray for him and his family as they make the transition to Trinity and begin serving here.

Following is the letter of acceptance that Pastor Stocker sent us:

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Women’s Event at the Family Center

The Cheeseball Chick-Molly Sanborn

We are planning a WOMEN’S EVENT on Saturday, May 19, 9a.m–12 noon at the Family Center.  We’ve invited the Cheeseball Chick to come and talk about two topics:  “Supermodel vs. Role Model” and “How to Get Close to Jesus.”  This event is for all women and all ages, but we want to extend a special invitation to preteen/teen girls. The cost is $20 for women (over 18) and $10 for teens (18 and under). Check out her website at http://cheeseballchick.com and see why she brings joy to the world one cheeseball at a time.

Feasibility Study and Special Congregational Assembly

The Board of Directors and Feasibility Study Team received the results of the Feasibility Study on Monday April 9.   Hard copies of the study results are available at both campuses and electronically by clicking here or on the link below.

Discussion will give members an opportunity for questions and input to the board to determine our next steps.

In order to maximize the opportunity for input from the congregation into this critical decision for Trinity we will schedule listening forums for April 22 between worship services at both campuses.

Based on the Board of Directors review of the study, a Congregational Assembly has been called for April 29th at 12:15pm Downtown Campus to vote on the Board’s recommendation to proceed with a capital campaign.

• Feasibility Study Report-20120411

Baptism Classes

Planning a future baptism?

Please call the church office to sign up for one of these dates!

MONDAY, MAY 21-7 P.M. AT THE FAMILY CENTER CAMPUS

SATURDAY, JUNE 16-10 A.M. AT THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Can you defeat Goliath?

The Challenge

The Goliath Challenge is an off road 5K race featuring aggressive terrain along with natural and constructed obstacles.  The race will take place in a rural setting at the Badlands Snow Park in Hudson, WI.  Obstacles representing “Goliath Challenges” include cargo net climbs, hay hurdles and a giant slip-n-slide.

The event is planned for July 28^th, 2012 as a morning to early afternoon event with multiple waves of runners based on an anticipated participant total of 1250 runners.

The Goliath Challenge will feature both an adult and children’s race route to truly make this a family friendly event.

Objective

The Goliath Challenge ultimately sets the stage for an opportunity to spread the word of God.  The first and foremost objective is to connect people to God in a meaningful way.  The underlying theme for the event is facing the “Goliath” challenges that are undoubtedly a part of everyday life.

The second objective of the race is to raise money for a charity that battles the “Goliath” challenge of world hunger.  Funds will be raised through participant registration fees, sponsors, and corporate contributions.

The third objective is to have an event that inspires participants to strive for physical fitness. 

Goal

The goal is to generate a significant contribution for Feed My Starving Children. Funds will be raised through participant registration fees for both the adult and kid race events along with sponsors and corporate contributions.

Website and Sign-up

Get more information at www.goliathchallenge.com.

Get a registration form and sign-up.

 

Prayer Shawl Knitters

Prayer Shawl knitters meet at the downtown campus on the first Tuesday of  every month at 1 p.m. and the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.  Knitters and crocheters of all levels are invited to join them.  Prayer shawls are also available at both campuses for you to pick up or if you would like one delivered please contact Lil Carlson (715-377-1452), Lori Madden (715-386-7031) or Heidi Fett (715-386-9817).

Trinity Quilter Schedule

The Trinity Quilters will get together several times during the months ahead.  Our goal is to complete quilts for our graduating seniors and Grace Place.  We also wish to provide an opportunity for Trinity members to develop quilting skills in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere.  All of our meetings are held in the Gathering space at the downtown campus.  We welcome anyone who is interested to join us. We don’t keep an attendance record or take score!

• Tuesday, May 8, 7-9pm
• Wednesday, May 9, 10am-3pm
• Sunday, May 13 (9am-12 noon) Quilts on display in downtown chapel

Trinity Academy

Academy and childcare new student information:

February 16 at the Downtown Campus-New Student Information night

• 6-6:45 p.m. Preschool information for either location
• 7-8:00 p.m. Kindergarten-Eighth Grade

Registration Information:

• Childcare Ongoing

Preschool Registration Dates:

• February 13-15, 2012-Currently Enrolled
• February 16-17, 2012-Trinity Members
• February 20-24, 2012-Community

Kindergarten Applications due March 5, 2012

First Grade-8th Grade:  Applications accepted year round.

 

Feasibility Study Survey

With the Feasibility Forums now complete we are looking for your direct feedback on expansion at Trinity via a congregation-wide survey. Copies of the survey are being distributed at Sunday services. We ask each family to complete a survey either on-line at http://www.mrsurvey.com/trinity or by filling out the hard-copy survey and returning it to the church office by Sunday, February 5.

If you missed the Forums, we encourage you to visit the church website at http://trinityhudson.org/church/ to watch a webcast of the first forum so that you can get the full background on the case for expansion at Trinity. If you have questions, please contact Steve Hamill at 715-386-8678.

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