February 2012 Announcements

NEW MEMBER CLASS

A class for anyone interested in joining Trinity is scheduled for Sunday, March 4, from 3 - 5 pm. At this class we will discuss the historical background of our congregation, our current structure for accomplishing mission and ministry, introduce some of the leaders of our congregation, and share some of the many opportunities people can use to become more a part of the congregation through volunteering, fellowship events, and more. A letter will be sent in mid-February to people the office is aware of who are interested in joining the congregation. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office (762-6626) to reserve a place. Childcare will be provided if people let us know it is wanted.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS FOR 5TH GRADERS

Saturday, February 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, is the date and time for this year’s First Communion Class. All 5th graders, as well as students older than 5th grade who haven’t taken the First Communion Class, are invited to this event. If you have children who are younger than 5th grade and whom you believe to be ready to receive Communion, please contact the pastor to discuss the possibility of them being part of this year’s class.

This class requires that a parent or other direct relative attend with each child. Please mark your calendars now so you’re able to keep that date and time open

LENT AND SIMPLE SUPPER SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday, February 22, begins our 2012 Lenten season. We will begin this season of reflection and penitence with a confession of sin and the offering of ashes as a sign of our repentance. We will also celebrate Holy Communion, through which we receive forgiveness, life and salvation.

Our midweek Lenten worship services will focus on the center of our Christian faith. We will walk the way of Lent by meditating on the basic teachings of the faith as Martin Luther expressed them in his classic, Small Catechism. Each Lenten service focuses on one of the six chief parts of our faith. The schedule for our midweek worship services is:

• Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday - Proclaiming The Word Of God As Law And Gospel
• Feb. 29 - Lent 1 - Law — The Ten Commandments
• Mar. 07 - Lent 2 - Gospel — The Apostles’ Creed
• Mar. 14 - Lent 3 - The New Life: Prayer And The Lord’s Prayer
• Mar. 21 - Lent 4 - Baptism — Gift And Struggle
• Mar. 28 - Lent 5 - Confession And Absolution — The Hidden Discipline
• Apr. 05 - Maundy Thursday –– The Meal Of Meeting

The Ministry Teams and other groups within the church have again volunteered to provide a Simple Supper before each of our Wednesday Lenten services. A free-will offering is taken at each Simple Supper.

• Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday - Congregational Life Ministry Team - Chili (including both a meat and a vegetarian chili, plus chili toppings, desserts and drinks)
• Feb. 29 - Youth Ministry Team - Spaghetti Supper (including choice of meat sauce or vegetarian sauce, bread, desserts and drinks)

Ash Wednesday Simple Supper

We will be providing our annual chili simple supper on Ash Wednesday, February 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall, which will be followed by the Ash Wednesday service. This gives you a great opportunity to stay out of the kitchen and enjoy a tasty dinner with your family before attending church. Once again, we are asking that you sign up so we can prepare the right amount of food. Our menu will include both meat chili & veggie chili, cornbread, dessert, and a variety of chili toppings including noodles & cheese. The price is free, although we will be putting any donations into Trinity's latest world hunger effort, “Donate a Duck.” Did you know that the mere presence of a duck on a farm can help a family produce a more bountiful harvest than ever before? We hope to see you at the Ash Wednesday Simple Supper.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE MINISTRY TEAM

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. - Diner's Club at Saint Francis Brewery
• Wednesday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. - Ash Wednesday Simple Supper

Diner's Club at Saint Francis Brewery

Saint Francis Brewery, located on Howard Ave. and Kinnickinnic Ave., is a brew pub which serves dinners and sandwiches, and offers prime rib on Saturday nights. It has a nice open dining room, good food and and a variety of great beers, including homemade root beer. Check out their menu at www.stfrancisbrewery.com. Join your church friends for dinner at Saint Francis Brewery on Saturday, February 4th, at 6:30 PM. Remember this is open to all Trinity church members & their guests. Please sign up on the sheet in back of church, so we have an accurate count for the reservation.

CARING MINISTRY TEAM

Calling all Trinity Lutheran Church Members!

If you are looking to give of yourself this Season of Lent, please consider the Caring Ministry Team's donation drive - "40 in 40". The Caring Ministry Team is trying to gather 40 pairs of shoes in 40 days during this year's Lent. New or gently used Men's, Women's or Children's shoes can be donated. The wooden box will be placed in the narthex for this drive, starting Ash Wednesday on 02/22/12. Men's shoes will be given to the Guest House homeless shelter, Women's shoes will be given to the Sojourner's Peace Center (Women's shelter), and Children's shoes will be given to the LaCausa Crisis Center.

Please consider a donation to help us achieve "40 in 40!"