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Bi-weekly Publication December 19, 2014 Vol. 29 Issue 22
One Church...Two Campuses
Mission Campus: 5601 West 62nd Street / Mission, KS 66202
Shawnee Campus: 21320 Midland Dr/Shawnee, KS 66218
The Messenger
“Glory to God in the Highest”
Mission Campus:
4:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship with Children, Youth, and Families
6:00 pm
Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols
Festival Brass and Trinity Choir
This annual Lessons and Carols celebration on Christmas Eve is designed for people who are
looking for a traditional service. Music is provided by the Trinity Choir and Festival Brass
with Christmas carols and hymns sung by the congregation.
9:30 pm
Christmas Eve Choral Prelude by Candlelight with Communion
Trinity Chamber Artists
This traditional late evening service on Christmas Eve begins with a 30-minute prelude of
choral music featuring the Vivaldi Gloria. The Trinity Chamber Artists offer special music
with additional congregational hymns and carols.
Shawnee Campus:
4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship with families, children, and special music
Relentless in knowing Christ...Fearless in making Him known.
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Call Process Update
The third pastoral candidate, Pastor Luke Timm, is visiting Trinity on December 19-21. The
Executive Committee has scheduled a special congregational assembly for Sunday, January 4 at 1:00
pm at the Shawnee campus. The purpose of the meeting is to receive and discuss the
recommendation of the Call Committee and extend a Call for Associate Pastor. In addition, a
presentation will be given on the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program and the congregation will
be asked to formally approve Ben Vineyard’s entrance into the program. Babysitting will be available.
Important Schedule Changes!
Please note that the church office will close at noon on Christmas Eve and will remain closed between
Christmas and New Years. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5. Please also note that the
Saturday evening service on December 27 has been canceled. You are encouraged to join us for
worship on Christmas Eve and on Sunday, December 28. If there are any pastoral emergencies
during this time, please contact Deacon Tom Perry, 913-787-6077.
The Gathering
Please consider joining us for The Gathering in January. We will
come together over a meal of pizza and transition in to a time of
informal worship, singing, and prayer. This is a special
opportunity to get to know fellow disciples at Trinity as well as to
take a moment to rest and worship together in the presence of our
Lord. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Mission Campus: Wednesday, January 7, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Shawnee Campus: Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
You are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Trinity Cook Book
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Whenever two or more of you are gathered in His
Name....there is Food. Here at Trinity we have
been gathering in HIS name and eating together
for the last 75 years. To commemorate Trinity's
75th anniversary and our Lutheran love of
gathering and eating, we are putting together an
historical cook book of recipes from the past and
from the present. Bring your favorite recipe and
put it into the recipe box at the Mission Campus
Welcome Center NO LATER THAN JANUARY
31, 2015. You may also submit your recipe to
Debbie Mason at DMason4471@aol.com. If you
are tech savvy, submit it to Debbie Mason via the
Trinity Cloud.
Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
Executive Committee minutes from the
December 1 meeting are now available under
the resources tab at www.tlcms.org. You may
also pick up a copy in the foyer at both
campuses.
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Guatemala Project and Mission Trip Presentation
Sunday, December 21
9:45 am, Mission Campus
Trinity members John and Jenny Peimann will be making a presentation on Sunday, December 21,
at 9:45 am in the Mission Campus Fellowship Hall, regarding their work in Guatemala and a mission
trip proposal.
For the last 5+ years, John and Jenny have been involved in a number of mission projects in the
Panajachel region of Guatemala. They recently returned from a 25-day trip to Panajachel, during
which they assisted with an assortment of projects targeted to improving the living conditions of
indigenous Guatemalans. Those projects included the replacement of roofs on houses, pouring
concrete floors in those houses, installation of more efficient and properly ventilated wood cook
stoves, installation of drinking water filtration systems, and erection of an outdoor toilet. These
projects were accomplished through a working partnership with Joe and Cindy Betsill (U.S. citizens
who have retired to mission work in Guatemala) and their Guatemalan partners in mission, Carlos
Locon and Patricia Buch. On this trip the Peimanns delivered approximately 80 pairs of used shoes
and 25 sweaters to poor families in the village of Chuchipaca. The Peimanns also extended support
of a monthly food delivery to 20 very poor families in Chuchipaca. The food staples help them
stretch their food budgets, providing much needed supplemental nutrition.
John and Jenny continue to feel led to provide assistance to the poor people of Guatemala, and they
would like to invite members of Trinity to join them in providing assistance as part of a mission trip
during the summer of 2015. They propose, with support from their Guatemalan mission partners, to
identify a family in Panajachel which is in dire need of better housing. The mission group would
either replace an existing home in poor condition or build a new home for a family currently living in
undesirable living conditions, that is, with other family members or friends. The ideal mission group
would include 4 to 8 adults (in addition to the Peimanns), who would spend a week assisting with the
building project and sharing God’s love with the family and with other members of the community.
Dear Trinity Members,
Once again your generosity has been overwhelming. You provided over
1,000 gifts to the MLM Christmas Store this year to help bring joy to those
less fortunate. Thank you so very, very, much.
Ruth Circle
Opportunity to Support LWML Missions
We are pleased to announce the opening of “The Basement
Church Ladies” booth (location S5) at Nellie & Nico’s Antique
Mall, 6495 Quivira, Shawnee, KS. All proceeds go to LWML
Missions.
Come visit our booth Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6
pm (Thursday 10 am to 7 pm), and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. Give
yourself plenty of time to browse--the antique mall is huge
(many vendors), and there is so much to see! Better yet, bring a
friend!
We are currently collecting donations of spring items for the booth (Valentines Day, Easter, and
Mother‘s Day). Contact Nancy Meyer at 913-722-1869 if you can help. Happy Holidays!
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TRINITY FAMILY GARAGE SALE (aka the smaller but still pretty great GAGS)
Mark your calendar and save your garage sale items for 2 upcoming Trinity Garage Sales in 2015. (Please
note we will not be accepting electronics or large appliances.)
We will be hosting a 2-day event at both the Shawnee and Mission campuses in 2015.
- April 24-25th at the Shawnee Campus
- July 31-August 1st at the Mission Campus
Proceeds from both sales will benefit local organizations that support children and families.
Each of these events will be significantly scaled down from the Great American Garage Sale.
Stay tuned for more information in January 2015. Interested in helping? Contact Pastor Mark.
Me, a Pastor or Deaconess?
Have you ever considered becoming a pastor or deaconess? If so, Rev. Michael Redeker from
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis would like to meet with you at Bethany Lutheran Church on January
21 between 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Rev. Redeker is interested in meeting with prospective students of all
ages -- elementary school age through adults. Appointments are individual, informal, and family/
friends are welcome to come with you. Appointments are not necessary but encouraged. If you are
interested in scheduling a specific time, please contact Rev. Redeker at 314.505.7225 or
redekerm@csl.edu.
Usher groups, a time-honored service organization, are in need of more members at the
Mission campus. All of the Sunday services (8:30, 9:45 and 11am) could use more team
members. The usher teams for each service are divided into two groups, A and B. Each group
is assigned in a pattern of two weeks “on” and two weeks “off” throughout the year. Both
men and women can be valued members of an usher team. If interested, please see or call
Randy Fassold (Head Usher), 913-764-5543.
The Audio Visual team at the Mission campus is in need of volunteers to assist with running
the equipment for services. Training will be provided.
If you are interested, please contact:
Doug Wilkinson, douglas.r.wilkinson@gmail.com
or Hank Hanusch, hankhanusch@everestkc.net.
Childcare Workers Needed
We are looking for qualified Childcare workers for our
Mission campus. Candidates must be 16 years of age or
older. Must be available for Sunday mornings, some
evenings and special events. This is a paid position. If
interested please contact Rhonda Synovec
at rhonda@tlcms.org.
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The 50+ Group enjoyed a Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10. There was
much to celebrate, including Cecil Waage’s 90th birthday and Ray Buckley’s 100th birthday.
Dear Trinity Family:
We want to thank you as you keep us informed of situations requiring pastoral care in our
congregation. We are here as "your servants for Jesus' sake." (2 Cor. 4:5) We encourage you
to let us know if you or a family member are to be hospitalized, confined to the home for an
extended period of time, or for other pastoral care needs as they arise. It is part of my
responsibility to be the coordinator of the Care Ministry at Trinity, so feel free to call me
directly, Pastor Mark, Tom Perry, or the church office. Phone numbers are provided in The
Messenger and Trinity eNews. A blessed Advent and Christmas Season to all of you.
Pastor Ron
Volunteer Opportunity
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc. is in need of volunteers and will be offering a Volunteer
Informational Meeting on Monday, January 19, 2015 (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm). The meeting will
be held at 11644 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS. For more information on volunteering in
this ministry or to RSVP, please contact Mary Newcomer at 913-962-0200 or email
volunteer@adviceandaid.com.
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Stewardship Corner
Two Sundays Left for 2014 Deductible Gifts
Each holiday season, the church anticipates and relies on a seasonal increase in
contributions. It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation
that we are able to carry on our work now and throughout the year.
As we move toward the end of the year, we know that December typically represents 18% of
the annual contribution giving. In December, we also find that the last two Sundays
represent nearly 50% of total December giving. Please don’t wait until the last minute to
make your end of year gifts.
In the course of year-end tax planning, you may find yourself considering special one-time
donations. There is a growing trend among donors to make contributions to their favorite
organizations online during the final week of the year. As you contemplate year-end gifts,
please keep the church in mind. We welcome your donations through the giving page on the
church website www.tlcms.org.
Two Important End-of-Year Giving Dates to Qualify for 2014 Tax Deductions
Gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31 to qualify for 2014 tax
deductions. This means that December 28 is your last Sunday in the year to contribute.
Rather than procrastinating and waiting until the last minute, please consider giving your
year-end gift earlier in December. As a reminder, the church office will be
closed December 25 thru January 2.
For electronic givers, be sure to initiate the gift on or before December 29. If you wait
until December 30 or 31, depending on the bank processing and reporting, these gifts
may not qualify for 2014 tax deductions.
We are thankful for your generosity and faithful support of the ministries of Trinity Lutheran
Church.
Blessings,
Larry Conrad, CCA
Administrator
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Faith Inspirations
“For I (Jesus) have set you an example, that
you also should do as I have done to you. “
John 13:15
We want to hear about your Faith
Inspirations Story at:
http://bit.ly/faithinspirations.
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Deaths
Shirley Birchfield, 11/20/14
Clarence Johnson, 12/3/14, brother-in-law of
Howard Nellis
Robert Hemenway
Bill Kuehn
Dana Pasley
Gary Robinson
Jean Schanefelt
Jerry Shreve
Member Prayers-Mission
Amy Adams
Kenda Arendt
Bob Barker
Bob Becker
Bill Birchfield
Tim Bredow
Norma Brock
Peni Colville
Helen Dehning
Dennis Grady
Jack Haden
Larry Hare
Ona Jean Harvey
Gwenda Hawk
Lee Hovel
Dale Kesl
Doug Lewallen
Florence Meyer
Marilyn Nirschl
Gary Owens
Nancy Parks
Jenny Peimann
Betty Peppers
Carol Schwartz
Ralph Schwartz
Mary Ellen Stephenson
Jeanne Stevenson
Jane Tinnin
Ralph Tinnin
Retirement Facility/Homebound
Rita Bartlett, Good Samaritan
Barbara Brown, Delmar Gardens
Maxine Bruner, Aberdeen Village
Ted Dahl, at home
Bob Ebel, Bickford Place
Allene Gantz, Benton House
Paul Gilbert, Overland Park Place
Lois Haubein, Overland Park Place
Phyllis Henderson, Aberdeen Village
Lois Klausen, Delmar Gardens
Jean Klemp, McCrites Plaza
Lucy Krieger, Brookdale-College Square
Ruth Kroenke, at home
Bertha Lefebvre, at home
Jerry Lewis, Sunrise
Mildred Liemen, at home
Dave Lindquist, at home
Bob Mann, at home
Art Nelson, Park Meadows
Helen Wendlandt, at home
Sylvia Wendt, Bartels Lutheran
George Zschoche, at home
Member Prayers-Shawnee
Pat Alft
Lee Bonn
Ron Flentgen
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Happy Birthday!
December 24 - Audrey Humes, Dave Lindquist
December 25 – Valerie Bosworth
December 26 - Kerry Barker, Brent Merfen,
Marilyn Nirschl, Rich Wondersek
December 27 - Erin Ford, Gary Humbarger,
Jean Thomas, Carol Waage
December 28 - Christina Bialek,
Larry Schnackenberg, Graham Shenefield
December 29 - Gus Davis, Keld Davis, Roper
DeGarmo, Eric Hallstrom, Eric Jeppesen,
Amy Schultze
December 30 - Joyce Vogel
December 31 - Sydney Jackson, Bethany Snyder
January 1– Debbie Dearth, Greg Gaskins,
Kyle Hancock, Eric Hansen, Nancy Viets,
Joanne Weber
January 2 - Elizabeth Hartje, Gene Limback
January 3 - Amelia Oberly, Ryker Stevens,
Jenny Vineyard
January 4 - Dennis Ninneman, Rebecca
Schnakenberg
January 5 - Donna Humiston, Pat Olinger, Nancy
Smith
January 6 - Joy Humbarger, Bill Millsap,
Janet Stern
January 7 - Angie Dearth, Katie Kies
January 8 - Mary Kay Kelm, Lisa Lafon,
Pat Roney, Marianne Sloop
January 9 - Anna Brown, Marijane Klein,
Brenda Lewallen, P.J. Mingos
January 10 - Linda Guerry, Wesley Hargis
January 11 - Pam Dalbom, Ashley Gaskins
January 12 - Rachel Hall, Maria Mingos,
Trey Rassette
January 13 - Rebecca Burfeind, Ted Dahl,
Grant Strohm, Renna Wright
January 14 - Tara Cole, Angela Gipson,
Taylor Mingos, Peter Rittmann
January 15 - Curtis Kraus
January 16 - Keith Polson, Tammy Truax
January 17 - Levi Finkemeier, Judy McSweyn,
Linda Olson, Rik Scarborough, Elaine Stroker,
Ruth Sutton, Kiki Vetter
January 18 - Evelyn Lauber
January 19 - Diana Alexander, Jane Butler,
Peni Colville, Iva Schlatter, Mark Viets
January 20 - Maxine Bruner, Kris Miner
Happy Anniversary!
Chris & Suzanne Cox, December 24th (20th)
Don & Sandy McArthur, December 27th (44th)
Kim & Nancy Zier, December 27th (34th)
Chris & Mayumi Wagner, December 28th (33rd)
Wesley & Dawn Hargis, December 29th (13th)
Don & Virginia Beal, December 31st (54th)
Jeff & Lisa Delaney, January 2nd (15th)
Mark & Connie Quick, January 4th (34th)
Ben & Stephanie Spalding, January 5th (7th)
Joe & Jane Deleon, January 6th (23rd)
Tony & Mary Beth Latas, January 6th (25th)
Erik & Sara Miner, January 6th (13th)
Steven & Maria Mingos, January 7th (36th)
Gregg & Carlene Smith, January 8th (54th)
John & Jacklyn Mowder, January 9th (19th)
Ryan & Katie Taylor, January 9th (15th)
Doug & Melissa Ryan, January 12th (13th)
Anniversaries / Birthdays are listed from
December 24th to January 20th
Don’t see your anniversary / birthday listed?
Please contact the church office. Thank you.
My thanks to all at Trinity who took time to wish
me well and sent greetings on the occasion of my
100th birthday. A special “thank you” to my
wonderful friends, the 50+ class. The special cake
and meal was appreciated so much. I’m looking
forward to January when the class meets to begin
another year.
Sincerely,
Ray Buckley
MEMORY VERSE
For to us a child is born, to us a son is
given, and the government will be on his
shoulders. And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
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Mission Campus
5601 West 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas
The Messenger Published by Trinity Lutheran Church;
5601 West 62nd Street, Mission, KS 66202; 913-432-5441
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Communion Service
Email Messenger Articles to: TLCinfo@tlcms.org
Sunday Mornings
8:30 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
9:45 a.m. Praise Service with Communion
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
Messenger articles are needed by 5:00 pm on Tuesday during the week of
publication. (Messengers are printed on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each
month.)
Trinity Staff:
Mark Schulz, Senior Pastor: mark@tlcms.org
Ron Flentgen, Vacancy Associate Pastor: rflentgen@gmail.com
Benjamin Vineyard, Minister of Disciple Formation:
benjamin@tlcms.org
Rhonda Synovec, Director of Family Life Ministry:
rhonda@tlcms.org
Rhonda Nesselrode, Preschool Director: rhondan@tlcms.org
Ben Spalding, Director of Music: bens@tlcms.org
Anna Myeong, Organist: anna@tlcms.org
Larry Conrad, Administrator: larry@tlcms.org
Gretchen Hollman, Office Supervisor: gretchen@tlcms.org
Shawnee Campus
21320 Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218
Sunday Mornings
8:30 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
Pastoral Emergency Contacts:
Pastor Mark Schulz - 913-231-9726
Pastor Ron Flentgen - 913-748-6670
Professionally Staffed Nursery for ages 6
months to 3 years is available during all
worship services and the Sunday School hour.
Learn more about us.
Visit our web site: www.tlcms.org
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