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Announcements for May 2008:Committee MeetingsTo get more people involved in the committees of the congregation, all committees are now meeting on the first Thursday of the Month, This move is not meant to hinder any committee meetings, but to improve communication between committees, Pastors, and Congregation Council.
Trinity Lutheran College ScholarshipThe Victoria College would like to encourage all members of Trinity Lutheran Church to apply for the Frank & Alma Lee Marshall Memorial Scholarship. Established and endowed by Gail Belcik, Gary Marshall, and Lin Marshall in memory of their parents, the Frank & Alma Lee Memorial Scholarship, is designated for Trinity Lutheran Church (Victoria, Texas) members attending The Victoria College. Applications will be accepted from April 14, 2008 - June 9, 2008 at https:/ /victoriacollege.scholarships.nelnet.net. For more information, please contact The Victoria College Advancement Office at 361.582.2419. Music & Worship Needs Your HymnsDo you have a “story” to tell? Worship and Music would like to hear from you. What is your favorite hymn? Why is it special to you? Maybe you like the words, the melody, or perhaps that particular hymn was used at a special occasion which has made it meaningful for you. If you would like to share your personal “story,” please either write it down and give it to Pam at the church office - ATTN: Leah or e-mail Leah with your “story” at blsma@suddenlink.net Thanks for sharing a little Gospel with us! Boy Scout Fish FryBoy Scout Troop 113 will hold its 21 st Annual Fish Fry on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Trinity Lutheran Church from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Plates are $6.50 (Donation). The meal consists of Fresh Fried Catfish, German Style Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Cole Slaw, Cornbread, Tea or Coffee. Other activities are a Cake Wheel & Auction. Thrivent Financial will provide matching funds for this event. If you would like your name on the placemat, you can contact Ronnie or Pam Stanford. For one line (name or business) on the placemat it is $25.00 and you receive 2 tickets. To put your Business Card on the placemat it will cost $50.00 and you receive 4 tickets. For tickets, contact Ronnie Stanford (578-3193) or the Church office (573-4725) Victoria Conference Spring AssemblyThe Victoria Conference Spring Assembly will be Sunday, May 4, 2008. Registration is at 2:30 p.m. and the Call to Order at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ander, Texas. Graduate Recognition SundayThe Trinity Family will be recognizing our 2008 Graduating Seniors on Sunday, May 25th at the 10:30 p.m. Worship service. If you have a Special Graduate, please contact the Church office no later than Wednesday, May 20th. Southwestern Texas Synod AssemblyThe Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly is May 30th-June 1, 2008. Prayerfully keep this year's delegates in your prayers - Ronnie and Pam Stanford, Donna Appelt and Pastor Barney. Assembly offering will be collected May 18th and May 25th. Prayer Shawls for the Living!Prayer shawls are given to anyone who is going through a difficult time in their life. It may be surgery, treatments, depression, or anything they have no control over and need to know that we care about them. The prayer shawl is a symbol of prayers from our congregation. We even give them to those who have served this congregation and have moved away. They take a part of Trinity with them. The members who create these shawls pray for whoever will receive it, they pray: "that it will be a mantle of protection, whole ness, strength, healing, and patience, and that it will encircle, enfold, and empower you. We pray that this shawl will warm and comfort you when you are weak and weary.” I was delighted to hear that when one of our members was in the hospital, awaiting surgery, she called Ida Mae Dold and asked that she bring her a prayer shawl because she was so cold! One of our members told me that when he was recuperating from heart surgery that he covered himself with the shawl when he was in his lounge chair. His only complaint - it wasn't long enough! You can pray with it - cover yourself - lay it in your lap - or at the end of your bed - whatever brings you comfort. Please avail yourself of this ministry. If you want to give one to someone, please do so - they are located in the acolyte room. Just write the name down in the book. The only report of names is given at our quarterly meetings, it is not published. Oh yes, you can give to anyone - does not have to be a member and you can take one for yourself. May God bless you with joy and peace as we pray for all our members and mends. Prayer Shawl Ministry New Schedule for 5 Sundays in a MonthThe Congregation Council has decided that on the months that have 5 Sundays, there will be no 8:00 a.m. worship service. They want to encourage everyone to attend the 10:30 a.m. worship service and attend the Pot-Luck luncheon in Luther Hall, immediately following that worship service. The council feels that this will bring together the congregation for fellowship, fun, and good food. Everyone is asked to provide one or more of their favorite dishes for the pot-luck luncheon. Church LibraryThe Church Library is now open on Sunday Mornings from 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. We have many good books and videos for adults and children. We invite you to come and check out our Library. Hope to see you soon.
Parking ChangesDue to our new Drive-thru entrance, some changes in our parking around the church are necessary. Please do not park anywhere the curb is painted yellow or red. The City of Victoria asked us to do this so northbound traffic (on DeLeon Street) is not interrupted when a number of cars are waiting to use the drive-thru. Also the traffic cones are still being used to provide parking for the handicapped. Thank you! Church Office HoursThe Church Office Hours are:
Email Prayer ChainPastor Barney mentioned a while back about "Knee Mail" or using our emails to participate in our church's prayer ministry. There are those of us who are not readily available for phone calls for our ongoing prayer chain and still would like to participate in our prayer ministry. If you would be interested in joining our email prayer chain, please let me know. Our Lord has given us the privilege of taking our concerns to Him in prayer. We've witnessed in our church the power those prayers hold. I hope you will consider adding the privilege of joining the prayer ministry at Trinity, either by calling Ida Mae Dold or contacting me via email.
Newsletter DeadlineReminder - The deadline for newsletter articles is the 17th of each month. Please bring your articles by the church office or email it to the office. Anyone Moving!?!Please notify the Church office if you are moving and have a new address. The church has to pay double postage for any items mailed and returned to us with an address correction. Lost & FoundThere are quite a few items in the "Lost & Found" basket located by the street-side doors in the educational building. There are several jewelry items along with clothing. Please check to see if any of your items have been found. There are also quite a few dishes that have been left in the kitchen in Luther Hall. If you provided a dish for an event and did not get your dish returned, please check in the kitchen. CookbooksTrinity's Come to the Table Cookbooks are for sale at $10.00 each. To purchase one of these cookbooks, please call Roleen Diamond at 361-573-2200, Virginia Milberger at 361-575-6643 or Kathy Scherer at 361-573-6215. Cookbooks may also be purchased in the church office. If you need to have the book mailed to you the cost is $13.00 (cost of book and postage). You may also e-mail the office at trinity@tisd.net |