March 2010 Announcements

LENTEN SCHEDULE 

             All of our mid-week worship services begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings and follow the Holden Evening Prayer. 

             Wed., 3/3 - Palestine, Sisters in Christ  Simple       Supper serving 5:30 - 6:45 pm

             Wed., 3/10 - Botswana, Education Ministry Team Simple Supper serving 5:30 - 6:45 pm

             Wed., 3/17 - Chile, no supper scheduled yet

             Wed., 3/24 - India, no supper scheduled yet

             Thurs., 4/1 - Maundy Thursday with the Lord’s Supper, Youth Group Seder Meal

             Fri., 4/2 - Good Friday, services at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

There are two different Bible Studies for adults available during March. The Thursday morning Adult Bible Study centers on the upcoming Gospel of the week:            

             Thursday, Mar 4 - Luke 13:1-9

             Thursday, Mar 11 - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

             Thursday, Mar 18 - John 12:1-8

             Thursday, Mar 25 - Luke 22:14 - 23:56

             Thursday, Apr 01 - OFF - Holy Week

             Thursday, Apr 08 - OFF - Easter Break

The Sunday morning Adult Class will be working their way through a study of Proverbs called “God’s Standard or Gold Standard?” The Proverbs study is part of our “Opening the Book of Faith” series. Optional learner resources are available for $5.

             Sunday, March 7 - Proverbs 22 - What Is Our Standard of Living?

             Sunday, March 14 - Proverbs 1 - Are We Singing the Standards of Wisdom?

             Sunday, March 21 - Proverbs 31 - Are We Raising God’s Standard?

             Sunday, March 28 - OFF - Palm Sunday Breakfast served by TLC Youth

NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM

Upcoming Events

 March 21 - 5:30 p.m. Diner's Club at Carleton Grange Pub

 March 28 - Fair Trade orders due

 April 4 - Dead Sea Scrolls reservations due

 April 28 - 12:00 p.m. lunch & bus trip to Dead Sea Scrolls 
                 exhibit
 

Diner's Club at Carleton Grange Pub

           Our first Diner's Club of 2010 will be on Sunday, March 21st, at 5:30 p.m. at Carleton Grange Pub, which is located at 3807 S. Packard Avenue in St. Francis. The Carleton Grange Pub and Restaurant takes its name from an international student hostel located in Islington, England, a northern borough of London. In the spirit of a traditional English Pub, Carleton Grange offers quality imported and domestic beverages, as well as a full menu of European influenced food. Join us at this interesting pub! Please sign up on the sheet in back of church.

Fair Trade Sale

           This year's first fair trade sale is underway, with orders due March 28. There is an order form in this copy of the Tidings as well more forms in back of church.  Remember that we participate in fair trade sales because it helps farmers and artisans use their skills and expertise to break out of the cycle of poverty. Turning a simple exchange of goods into a human connection that benefits all participants, Fair Trade values the livelihoods of artisans and small-scale farmers. In particular, Fair Trade increases children's access to education. We hope you enjoy the fair trade coffees & teas we offer through Lutheran World Relief.

Lunch & Bus Trip to Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit

           We are offering a trip to the Milwaukee Public Museum to see the new Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, on Wednesday, April 28.  Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures brings together archaeological objects and manuscripts to tell a story 2,000 years in the making. View actual Dead Sea Scrolls and other early biblical artifacts to learn how transmission of these early writings has shaped the beliefs of Judaism and Christianity and influenced aspects of Islam. The largest temporary exhibit ever produced by the Milwaukee Public Museum, Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible explores the archaeological history of the Holy Land during the period the scrolls were written, from the third century B.C. through the first century A.D. The exhibit also tracks the discovery of the first scrolls and subsequent realization of their extraordinary significance.

           We will meet at church at 12:00 p.m., eat lunch, then go to the museum by bus and return around 5:30 p.m. Total cost including lunch, bus ride & museum entrance fees will be $23 for adults, and $21 for seniors age 60 and better. Envelopes are available in back of church for reservations and payment, which are due Easter Sunday, April 4th. Please join us for this opportunity to see these wonderful ancient artifacts and timeless treasures.

TLCW
(TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN) CIRCLES

Trinity currently has two active circles that meet monthly, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. All women of Trinity are invited to be a part of one of them. 

Dorcas Circle will meet on Thursday, February 4, at 1:30 PM at the home of Phyllis Henriksen.

Sarah Circle will meet Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 PM at the home of Bernie Klute.

THE SATURDAY STITCHERS

The Saturday Stitchers, will get together again on Saturday, March 20, from 1:00-3:00. Bring your latest project and a friend. New Stitchers are always welcome.

SIMPLY GIVING

Just a reminder for those of you who want to use Simply Giving as a direct charge from your account in 2010, or need to change your amount for 2010, there are forms in the Narthex on tables and on the counter outside the church office.  Please complete and return to church office.

Starting in 2010, the church will be charged a fee for each Simply Giving transaction.  If you currently have a weekly deduction for Simply Giving, or are thinking of doing a weekly amount, we ask that you consider doing a deduction less often; monthly or twice a month.  This will help keep our expenses down.  Thank you. 

E-PRAYER CHAIN

Are you part of TLC’s “E-Prayer Chain?” We have about 40 members of the congregation who have made a commitment to pray for the needs of others. Once or twice a week, a list of prayer concerns and prayer requests are sent out to those on the “E-Prayer Chain.”

If you have a prayer concern for yourself or someone you know, please let the office know, either by phone (762-6626) or email (pastortlcsm@sbcglobal.net), and we’ll try to get your concerns out to our prayer volunteers as soon as possible.

"TLC" Bears

We are happy to see the popularity of our TLC bears; that they are bringing comfort to those who receive them. Once again, we are asking for you help as we are in need of additions to our collection. Please remember our TLC bears when you are shopping. Donations can be placed in the bin in the back of the church for tagging.

 TENT RENTAL

Trinity Lutheran owns a 20 ft. x 30 ft. tent that is available for rental for $50.00. Be sure to keep this in mind for your next family gathering! Check with the office to reserve a date.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS

In addition to Ric Simon who has been a Thrivent representative for Trinity for several years, we will also be working with David Janikowski. David and his family are Oak Creek residents and he is looking forward to sharing information about Thrivent. If you would like to meet David or have questions for him, his number is 262-901-0286.

OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM

The Outreach Ministry has done a couple of large mailings to communities in general but would like to narrow their focus. Please help the Outreach Team by sending the names and addresses of someone you'd like to invite to Trinity to Steve Mueller at smueller1994@wi.rr.com or put those in the Outreach mailbox in the office.

Do We Have Your E-Mail Address?

Help us keep our records up to date.  If your personal or household email address has changed in the last year, or if you (or your child) are heading off to college, please take a moment and send us your current email address.  You can call us with the information, or just send an email from your account to:  pastortlcsm@sbcglobal.net

SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK INTERFAITH

Is looking for volunteers to drive and to help older adults in our community. Even if you can spare as little as 1 hour per month, we could use your help. A great opportunity for retired people to help in our community! Please Call:  762-1998.

PICK ‘N SAVE “WE CARE” PROGRAM

Trinity is still part of Pick ‘n Save’s “We Care Program”. If you have Trinity’s account number 838900 listed on your Advantage Plus Savers Club card, we will automatically be credited with purchases from any Pick ‘n Save store included. Proceeds are used to help fund our Youth Group.

STEWARDSHIP: 
SM RECYCLING/YOUTH FUND

South Milwaukee Recycling, 1200 Minnesota Ave. (762-1700) will take your aluminum cans and other metal and send a check to our Youth Fund. All you need do is tell the worker that you would like your “earnings” to be donated to the Trinity Lutheran Youth Fund and they will do the rest.