Glad Tidings for Trinity OWLS October Serving Schedule · The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) has been prepared and approved by the Bishop. That means information about our congregation

Volume 8, Issue 10

“CALL PROCESS UPDATE” Dear Friends,

I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on our search for second pastor. It’s hard to believe that we have now been without a second pastor for five months. We certainly benefited from having Pastor David Klepper with us during July, August and part of September in an interim position. Many of you have spoken fondly of his contacts and visits with you. His ministry among us was a great help as we began the search process for another pastor.

I want to let you know that progress is being made. The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) has been prepared and approved by the Bishop. That means information about our congregation can now be shared with prospective candidates. Even though Our new bishop, Kevin Strickland, and his staff have only been officially in their new roles since September 1st, they have been quite responsive to our questions and needs.

A Call Committee has also been appointed by the Congregation Council. The Call Committee Members are Wayne Petersen (Chair) (8:30 am service); Kathy Behling (Council President) (8:30 am service); Chris Dahlman (9:30 am service); Jessica Hackathorne (8:30 am service). Danielle Nichols (9:30 am service); Dennis Luker (11:00 am service); Harold Humphries (11:00 am service) will serve as the alternate member. The Call Committee has received its materials and held its organizational meeting.

We would anticipate beginning to receive names of potential candidates from the Synod in the coming weeks. Once names have been received, I will do an initial interview with those candidates that seem viable. My primary purpose will be to screen candidates for compatibility in working with me as well as their philosophy and approach to ministry. I will then pass on those names that seem “good matches” to our Call Committee who will pick up the process from there. They will do their own interview of the candidates. The Call Committee must be unanimous in any name they present to Congregation Council. The candidate approved by the Call Committee will then meet with the Congregation Council. Once the Congregation Council gives the approval for the candidate, a congregational meeting will be held and a vote taken by the entire congregation. The candidate must receive a 2/3’s vote to be called as a pastor to this congregation.

During this time that we have been short a second pastor many of you have stepped forward in many a various ways to help fill the gaps. I thank you for your willingness to serve as we await the person God has called to be among us as our second pastor.

In Christ’s service and yours, Pastor Stan Combs

Glad Tidings for Trinity

Trinity Lutheran Church 5001 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343

chattanoogalutheran.org

423/870-1236 fax: 423/486-9057

Inside this issue:

OWLS 2

Ask Pastor Clay/Birthdays 3

Prayers 4

Won’t you be my Neighbor? 5

6

7

8

October Serving Schedule 9

October Calendar 10

Council—Sunday School 11

Volume 8, Issue 10, Page 2 October 2019

Happy October Birthdays!!! Mary Mason 10/20

Crystal Dabbs 10/21

Kathy Moak 10/26

Susan Kroft 10/28

Madalyn Coffelt 10/29

Danielle Ekstrum 10/29

Marg Petersen 10/7

Herbert Burhenn 10/9

Alice Barnett 10/13

David Hackathorne 10/17

Steve Mason 10/17

Brent Dabbs 10/18

Kathy Behling 10/19

Austin Jackson 10/1

Don Moak 10/1

Fred Weinhold 10/3

Kitty Hilliard 10/4

Shanna Veale 10/4

Mary K Schuldt 10/5

Freia Stephens 10/5

(Older, Wiser, Lutheran, Seniors)

10:00 Blood Pressure Check 10:30 Bible Study 11:30 Lunch 12:30 EGYPT Presentation by Carol & Herb Burhenn

October OWL Birthdays 3 – Fred Weinhold 9 – Herb Burhenn 19 – Kathy Behling 28 – Susan Kroft Oct OWL Anniversaries Fran & Bill Balsis 10-5-74 Gene & Barb Haar 10-13-72 Fred & Barb Weinhold 10-20-62

Upcoming events: November: Wanderlinger Brewery and Art Gallery December: Christmas Party

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, and/or if you would like to make a reservation for lunch, please call David or Susan Kroft at 512-773-0383 or 512-773-0384 before September 27th.

Trinity’s annual Blessing of the Animals service will be held Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the church. You are invited to bring your pets to receive a blessing as well as lawn chairs upon which to sit. In case of in climate weather, the service will be cancelled. There is a sign-up sheet at the welcome center for those who would like to have their pets that have passed away in the past year or so remembered during the service.

“Pastor, St. Paul, claimed to be an apostle of Jesus, yet he was not one of the twelve disciples, so what does he mean?”

We need to remember that the word “disciple” basically means to be a follower or a student of someone, while the word “apostle” means someone who has received a special commission to go forth toward specific action and purpose.

So, in Ephesians 1:1-ff, Paul reminds those that hear his letter to the Ephesians, that he is an apostle who has been commissioned by Jesus Christ to bring the Gospel to as many people as will receive it. Paul wasn’t a travelling preacher simply because he personally wanted to do this. No, he was sent by Jesus Christ to do this. And in the Greek language of this text, Paul uses the word translated as “apostle’' to describe how he has been sent. Paul means that he has a mission, and his mission is serving Christ within the world that he lives in, generally the world of the Roman Empire.

Paul reminds us, and those who hear his words, that he believes that any power that he possessed was clearly a delegated power. And Paul reminds everyone that he was an apostle “through the will of God”. When Paul says this he is not speaking with a voice of pride, but with the voice of utter amazement. Throughout his ministry Paul remains amazed that God could have chosen someone like himself to serve Christ Jesus and to do His work.

What does all this say to us? It should remind us that we also are both disciple and Apostle to the faith of Jesus Christ. We remain students of God’s will and purpose for spreading the Gospel, even as we serve God as His Apostles who were ordained and commissioned through our baptism.

Pastor Clay Seneker

Ask Pastor Clay...Ask Pastor Clay...Ask Pastor Clay...

SOCIAL MISSIONS IN ACTION COMING SOON: Ticket Auction Fundraiser

for our Food Voucher Program!

Join us for Fellowship and Fun at our FUN-raiser.

Social Missions invites you to participate in a Ticket Auction to raise funds for Food Vouchers. So far this year we have distributed 404 food vouchers, feeding 1154 people (an

increase of 20% from last year).

How can you help support our Food Voucher Program?

• Donate an item for the Ticket Auction, such as a Craft, Theme Basket, or Service (Due by October 8).

• Attend the auction on Friday, October 11th, 7 to 9 p.m. in the gym and make your bids.

Additional information about the fundraiser will be available in the sunroom.


John Matthew Gray, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy – son of John & Diane Gray

Ryan Morgan, Marines - great nephew of Carol & Herb Burhenn

S/ Sgt. Dillon O. Cole - grandson of Jim Cole

Ryan Lynch, USAF Reserve - grandson of Carol Bell

Lt. Col. Richard C. Amburn, - brother-in-law of the Sosebees

Matthew K. Lynch USMC Reserve - grandson of Carol Bell

PV2 Barrett Brown—Tacy Gorton’s grandson

Major Raymond Myers - former member of Trinity

Sam Thompson, USMC - nephew of Diana Kreider

Harris Looney, US Navy, friend of Diana Kreider

Chase Moss and Maxwell Baldridge—nephews of Beth Painter

Sgt. James Cole, Jr., Marines—grandson of Jim Cole

Colonel Richard “Cary” Amburn— Abby & Sam Sosebee’s uncle

Tonya Josephine Morgan , Army—niece of Carol & Herb Burhenn

Long Term Prayer Requests:

Katy Allison Bruce & Amy Annear (Fran Balsis) Lynn Ayers (Cree Giesel) Alice Barnett Colin Bakse (Sondra Hart) Bonnie Bean (James Craig) Theresa Bowman Josie Boyd Sandy Buelow Joda Byous Martha Caldwell Harold Carr (hospice) Sue Chase (Bobbie Iles) Gene & Laura Cline Lorna Conard (Pat Conard) Lynda Cosgrove (Fran Balsis)

Shelia Crane (Bobbie Iles) Jamie Craven (Fran Balsis) Anna-Lisa Detre (Peucker) Linda Draeger Ernie Engel (former member) Jim & Nancy Fisher Paul & Ruby Giesel (David Giesel) Lindsay Gooden Len Gullickson Barbara Haar James Horrell (Kim Hencke) Kayla Harvey Gary Hayde Teresa Howard Ingrid Ives MaryAnn Jackson Rebecca Krause Andy Kunz (Sharon Will)

Larry Lee (Penticuff family) Bob Lewis (former member) Mary Manning (Cree Giesel) Sherry McKinney (Fran Balsis) Art Minninger Barbara Montgomery Elfie Owen Frank Patterson (Sharon Will) Linda Peucker Denise Re (Kim White) Apryl Reno (Carol Bell) Ida Seneker Karen Smith Pat Stonecipher (Joyce Davis) Betty & (son) Jeffrey Stuckert Perry Sullivan (Jackson family) Maureen Turner (Carol Bell) Troy Varner (Jodi Doss) Michael Will (Sharon Will) PLEASE….review this list each month and inform Laura of changes. Thank you!


“Won’t You Be My Neighbor” is a new section in Glad Tidings for Trinity. Each month, I will ask a member questions and we will listen to their answers. In an effort to know each other in a more personal way, we may feature ONE ADULT member and ONE CHILD member (depending on response) in every newsletter. Please check your email, occasionally , to see if you have been randomly selected. OR complete the form found in the Sun Porch area. — Thank you

1 Tell a little about you and your life.

I’ve been playing soccer for 3 or 4 years, now. I play basketball in the winter.

2 Who inspires you?

My parents

3 Best concert you've ever been to?

Riverbend

4 Favorite place in the world?

Chicago & Minnesota

5 Favorite book (other than bible)?

Probably, Junie B. Jones, Cam Janson, and The Magic Treehouse

6 What are you passionate about?

Climbing at Highpoint

7 Do you perform volunteer work? Where and why?

Once I volunteered to be goalie at soccer.

8 What are you currently watching on Netflix/TV?

Alladdin

9 Do you have a pet peeve?

When people tattle-tale

10 What's your secret talent?

Magic

11 What color crayon would you be & why?

Pink, because it’s my favorite color.

12 Least favorite superhero & why?

Cat woman, because she can’t really do that much stuff.

13 Are you difficult or easy to get to know? Why?

I would say “Medium,” because some people are easy to get along with and some are not.

Wont you be my neighbor… Grace Dahlman

??



Who inspires you?

My Husband

Best concert you've ever been to?

Haven’t been to many, but Bette Midler

Favorite place in the world?

My house—my safe place.

Favorite book (other than bible)?

Don’t have one. I like novels.

What are you passionate about?

Music

Do you perform volunteer work? Where and why?

Most of the groups I play or sing with are volunteer.

What are you currently watching on Netflix/TV?

Great British Bake Off

Do you have a pet peeve?

People who can’t drive.

What's your secret talent?

Don’t have one, so it’s a secret to me.

What color crayon would you be & why?

Red—It’s bold.

Least favorite superhero & why?

Aquaman

Are you difficult or easy to get to know? Why?

Easy. I’m an open book.

Wont you be my neighbor… Pam Smith

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CAREGIVERS

Support Group will meet Monday, October 7th. @ 6:00, in the library.

Changes of address:

Allison Weston 1782 Mag Williams Road Chickamauga GA 30707

Mary Blackburn

1844 Misty Cloud Lane Knoxville TN 37932

Chris & Melissa O’Grady 5477 Bryar Rose Drive Ooltewah TN 37363

“To the knitting group:

There are people in our lives who are

genuinely kindhearted...appreciating them

just comes naturally. Thank You.

(card in WELCA box)

It’s such a nice thing you are doing for

others. We certainly appreciate the lap

robe given to Gary. It is soft, warm,

and beautiful.

Good work Karen!

Love to you all,

Carol Hayde

Thanks for sending the Newsletters; I enjoy them! Thanks to Annette Rawlston who visits me and brings me communion. She is SO precious! I pray the church continues to do well.

In Christ, Alice Barnett

...On behalf of the Habitat for

Humanity of Greater Chattanooga

and future homeowner, Raquel

Wilson, thank you for your

support of the 2019 Thrivent

Faith Build.

David Butler

President & CEO


Donated in memory of Betty Ann Dabbs:

Mary Carlson-Waddell (WS)

TLC Learning Center Parent’s-Day-Out Program

Monday & Wednesday 9:00 – 2:00 pm Ages 2 – 5-years-old

$140 per month ($40 registration fee)

Shannon @ 423.619.6715 Chattanoogalutheran.org

Finance Meeting!

October 24th @ 7:00


We are looking for “OWNERS” and “CONTRACTORS.”

OWNERS would volunteer to maintain an area of our grounds. CONTRACTORS would provide a specific service (leaf blowing, chain

saw, power washing, etc.) We would also have some project work at times. If interested, contact: Dennis Luker @ 810-333-9342

5:00—7:00

BBQ·

NACHOS

CANDY·

GAMES·

PRIZES

CRAFTS·

AND MORE


Those who serve in OCTOBER

Ushers Bill & Mary Jenkins, Don & Kathy Moak Jeff Penticuff, Joy Faller, Frank & Shelia Hilley

October 6th 8:30 11:00

Altar Guild Rae Logan, Kathy Moak Vanda Ingham, Gigi Penticuff, Jan Buck

Asst. Minister Kathy Behling Diane Gray

Lector Kathy Behling Diane Gray

Greeters Art & Ginny Minninger

Counters Kathy Behling, Carol Bell Bobbie Iles, Susan Combs

October 13th 8:30 11:00

Altar Guild Debbie Greiner, Sheila Hilley, Jean Reimer Julie Sosebee, Kim White, Fran Luker

Asst. Minister Mary Jenkins Gary Hart

Lector Mary Jenkins Sam Sosebee

Greeters Kathy Behling the Sosebee & Luker families

Counters Kathy Behling, Dean Lanternier Janet Keith, Ed Shuey

October 20th 8:30 11:00

Altar Guild Vicki McGuire, Fran Balsis, Kathy Behling Karen Smith, Lola Jensen, Carol Hayde

Asst. Minister Shula Yelliott David Giesel

Lector Herb Burhenn Allen Cain

Greeters Zelma Pack Eleonore Williams, Fran Balsis, Kim White, Sharon Will

Counters Zelma Pack, Kolleda Hebert Eleonore Williams, Bill Haigler

October 27th 8:30 11:00

Altar Guild Mary Gullickson, Marg Petersen, Patrice Sweet Doris Harsman, Phyllis Sims, Bobbie House

Asst. Minister David Combs Fred Weinhold

Lector David Combs Barbara Weinhold

Greeters Shula Yelliott Jeff & Vicki McGuire

Counters Joe & Louise Prevo Allen Cain, Julie Sosebee

TLC—Trinity Learning Center LRPC—Long Range Planning Committee


SUN M o n T u e W e d T h u F r i S a t

EVERY Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional Worship 9:30 Non-Traditional Worship

EVERY Monday 9:00 TLC

EVERY Tuesday 8:00 ESL 6:30 Scouts 7:00 Clarinet Choir

EVERY Wed. 8:00 ESL 9:00 TLC 10:00 Food Vouchers 5:15 Handbells 6:15 Choir (excluding summer months)

EVERY Thurs. 8:00 ESL

EVERY Fri. 8:00 ESL

1 10:00 OWLS

2 9:30 Bridge

3 1:00 Quilters 5:30 Exec Committee

4 5

6 7 6:00 Caregivers

8 6:30 ChristCare

9 12:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Sack - Supper Saints

10

11 12 8:30 Men’s Breakfast 9:00 Knitters 11:00 Ladies’ Lunch Out—Sticky Fingers

13 12:00 Evangelism 4:00 Fruit of the Spirits

14

15 6:00 Council

16

9:30 Bridge

17 1:00 Quilters 4:00 BMRG

18 19

20

21 11:00 Forget-Me-Nots

22 6:30 ChristCare

23 12:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Sack - Supper Saints

24 6:30 Rose Society 7:00 Finance Meeting

25 26 9:00 Knitters 10:00 Altar Guild Meeting 5:00 Trunk or Treat

27 2:00 German Club

28 29 30 31

If you have an announcement you would like in the bulletin, newsletter, or on the internet, please fill out an announcement form (located outside

the office) and put it in Laura’s mailbox. You may also email them to the church office, at

[email protected] (no pdf. files please).

NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is: Oct 21st!

Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

If you need to come in at another time, you may make an

appointment by calling the church office, 870-1236.

Pastor Combs will be in the office Mondays and

Wednesdays, 9:30—1:30, and by appointment.

If you missed church on Sunday,

Sermon videos are now available on our Website and Facebook!

Copies of the full minutes are available to the congregation upon request and are kept in the church office.

Your 2019 Council Members & Staff are: Kathy Behling, President; Janet Hope, Vice President; Shula Yelliott, Secretary; Beth Painter, Treas. Bill Buelow, Judy DiStasio, Diane Gray, Bill Haigler, Kolleda Hebert, Molly Iles, Jeff McGuire, Freia Stephens Staff: Pastor Combs, Carol Burhenn, Laura Dahlke, Carol Doucette, Jim Faller, & Vicki McGuire

August 2019 Financial Report TLC monthly budget is $33,978; - $21,392 was received. There was an additional $2,427 given to dedicated accounts (i.e. Neighbors in Need, Waddell Scholarship, Youth Fundraisers, Memorials, etc.). Year to date receipts were $224,755 with an additional $25,116 was given to dedicated accounts. Monthly loss (General Fund Income less Ordinary Expenses) for August is $7,589. YTD gain is $15,662. Monthly receipts of $2,567 were received for capital campaign pledges. Year to date capital campaign receipts were $41,631. Gifts given to the modernization project this month $100, with a year to date total of $140. Amount owed on Modernization LOC as of 9/1/19 is $59013.16. A full set of Financial Statements are available upon request, or are available in the 2018 Annual Report outside of the office.

Sunday School Opportunities

Herb Burhenn’s Bible Study Class will study St. Francis of Assisi. The class begins about 9:45 in the library.

Family Faith Formation is a multi-generational interactive bible discussion for middle schoolers, high schoolers and adults. They meet during the Sunday School hour in the Paul George Room. All are welcome, so bring your donut and coffee and join us any week you can.

Children’s Sunday School meets in the Youth Room immediately following the 9:30 service. Every child, from toddler through fifth grade, is encouraged to come, make friends, play games, and learns about Jesus, the Bible, and what it means to be a Christian. We end class each week by holding hands and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.


Welcoming people to Christ for over 50 years

Traditional Services with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Non-Traditional Chapel Service with Holy Communion at 9:30

Phone: 423-870-1236

E-mail: [email protected]

Visit our website at

www.chattanoogalutheran.org

Pastor Stanley Combs

[email protected] Phone: 717-578-6851

Laura Dahlke—Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Jim Faller, A.I.M.—Organist and Choir Master

[email protected]

Carol Burhenn—Care Coordinator

[email protected] Phone: 423-886-4167

Congregational Council

[email protected]

~ Through the Love of Christ ~

We are an exciting, welcoming, and growing community of

Christians sharing in God’s love with one another, the

Chattanooga area, & the world.

To: Follower of Jesus at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hixson, TN

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I [experienced] your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my [brothers and sisters].

These words from the opening of Paul’s letter to Philemon, the letter that formed the foundation of my last sermon with you on September 8, ring true for my 2 month experience at Trinity in Hixson. That brief time with you has made a wonderful and significant impact on me and, I think, on you as well. Not only was that time a positive experience in the shadow of my wife’s death (12/23/2018), but it added to healing from that loss as I spent time with family (Sue, Stan, and David) and with you, my new family in Christ. I treasure the many new friendships we have made in these months I have been with you at Trinity.

So, thank you for the Christian love and fellowship bestowed on me from July through the beginning of September 2019.

Yours in Christ Jesus, our Lord, Dave Klepper

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Glad Tidings for Trinity OWLS October Serving Schedule · The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) has been prepared and approved by the Bishop. That means information about our congregation