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IN THIS ISSUE Page Number
Advent Begins 2
Adult Forum 2
Baptisms 3
Bazaar 3
Budget Report 3
Children’s Ministry Dates 5
Choir Notes 4
December Activities 1
December Birthdays & Anniversaries 7
December Calendar of Events 8
December Worship Schedule 10
Director of Children’s Education Notes 5
Mitten Tree 3
New Members 4
November Attendance 2
Offering Envelopes 3
Pastor’s Notes 2
Poinsettia Order Form 6
Quilting 4
Seasonal Giving 3
SEMCAC December Needs 4
Senior High News 6
Share Christmas 3
Sunday School News 4
Upcoming Women Events 4
Women’s Bible Study 4
Sunday, Dec. 1: Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” at 3pm
Saturday, Dec. 7: Trinity Christmas Bazaar 8:30am-11:00am
Sunday, Dec. 8: Trinity Christmas Bazaar & Egg Bake Brunch 9:00am-10:30am
Wednesday, Dec. 4: Advent Service at 7pm
Wednesday, Dec. 11: Advent Service at 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 15: Sunday School Christmas Program 10:30am
Sunday, Dec. 15: Christmas in the Barn 7pm
Wednesday, Dec. 18: Advent Service 7pm
Christmas Eve: 4:30pm and 10pm services
Christmas Day: 10am Worship with Holy Communion
Sunday, Dec. 29: Only one service at 9am
Trinity Mission Statement
To proclaim God’s grace in Christ through
Word and Sacrament; To nurture faith
through Christian education and fellowship;
and To bring the Gospel to the world communi-
ty through Christian witness, sacrifice, and
love.
Dorothy Gesme guides Ethan Johnson on making a pie at the
5th/6th grade pie-making event on Sunday, November 17th.
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MID-WEEK ADVENT
WORSHIP BEGINS
Don’t miss out on our Wednesday Advent services this December. On the first 3 Wednesdays at 7pm we’ll
use the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer service. These 30-minute services will follow the preaching theme: “In the Manger,” a book by Max Lucado. Hope to see you all there!
PREPARE YOUR HEARTS FOR CHRISTMAS BY ENJOYING GOD’S WORD!
Pastor Paul leads 3 Bible studies each week that you can come to. On Tuesday mornings at 6:30am or 9:30am, we’ll explore the upcoming Advent and Christmas readings that we’ll use in worship. On Sunday mornings, 9:15am – 10:15am, our topic will be Ray Vander Laan’s “The Clash of Cultures.” This very informative, inspirational and on-location video series will bring us to ancient Greece where Christianity confronted and clashed with the secular culture of the Roman world. Could this dynamic still be in our society today? Come and learn about the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys.
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November 10, 2019 171
November 17, 2019 192
November 24, 2019 195
NOVEMBER ATTENDANCE
From Pastor Paul… “Seeing Beauty This Season.”
I remember when my son, Jake, was little and he asked me the question: “Dad, what do all these colorful win-dows mean?” He was referring to the stained glass windows of the country church I was serving. His eyes would grow wide as he took in all the beautiful colors and lights… not to mention the event in the Bi-ble that the windows symbolized.
These were the same stained glass windows the rest of us adults probably walked by without even really see-ing them. But to his small eyes, this colored glass was a miracle and a great joy to behold.
Babies are born with their eyes wide open. As they grow they are ready to see, taste and hear all that the world has to offer. As adults, though, we tend to grow accustomed to many of the miracles we see and hear every day.
Jesus, himself, told us that we must become like chil-dren if we want to see heaven. In this Advent and Christmas Season, let’s open our eyes to the wonders that surround us. His Advent (coming) can be seen all over if we but pause long enough to notice. Let’s see everyday beauty and joy for the miracles that they are. Let’s stop one moment at a time to give thanks!
Other Pastoral thoughts:
Worship times for Winter and Spring will not be changed. We will stay with 2 services: 8am and 10:30am. After reading surveys and talk-ing with folks it’s apparent to me that members prefer not to go to one service, and that attend-ance might be affected negatively.
Our worship themes this Advent season will con-
tinue to focus on “Hymns of Hope… The Backstories.” Coming up this December: “Blessed Assurance,” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Silent Night,” and “I Heard the Bless on Christmas Day.”
We will have 3 midweek Advent Services on the
first 3 Wednesdays of the month at 7pm. These 30 minute services will focus on inspira-tional portions of Max Lucado’s book: “In The Manger.” We’ll also use the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer.
Sunday Morning Adult Education Hour has piqued the interest of several members. We’ll continue the video series and discus-sion of “The Clash of Cultures,” an on-location look on the journeys of the Apostle Paul in Greece.
A highlight for me is putting together
“Christmas in the Barn.” Thanks to the Scanlans for again offering their Red Learn-ing Barn as a great location for this special service on Sunday, Dec. 15th at 7pm. Chil-dren will act out the Nativity story
I look forward to seeing you in worship in this blessed season! PASTOR PAUL
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Baptized into God’s Holy Family on November 17th was Kallie Marie Anderson, the daughter of Tyler & Rachel Anderson.
Want to be a Part of our Christmas Services?? Pastor Paul is looking for volunteers, young and old, to help with our Christmas Eve (4:30pm and 10pm) and Christmas Day (10am) worship services. Let him know if you’d be willing to share your gifts through reading the lessons, greeting, and providing special music. Pastor Paul is also looking for elementary kids who would like to help act in our “Christmas in the Barn” service on Sunday, Dec. 15th at 7pm. A brief rehearsal will be held after 10:30 church on Sunday, Dec. 8th.
October Offering Income: $20,908.05
October Budgeted Expenses: $21,628.68
Difference: ($ 720.63)
2019 Year-to-date Income: $210,247.65
2019 Year-to-date Expenses $253,185.00
Difference: ($ 42,937.35)
Trinity Lutheran Church relies
heavily on a seasonal increase in
contributions each year starting around
Thanksgiving. These contributions help
support the work of the church now and throughout
the year. During this season, please consider
demonstrating appreciation for your own good
fortune or good health by making an additional
contribution or, if you haven’t done so already, by
committing to a consistent giving plan. We offer
congregation members a convenient electronic
giving option for making donations. Please contact
the church office for details.
New church envelopes for 2020 will
be available in the Narthex starting on
Sunday, December 15th. Please make
sure to take your envelopes home
with you!
The Share Christmas tree with gifts tags is in the Narthex. Pick up a tag and buy a gift for a little girl or boy in our area. Return the gift to the church or the bank, unwrapped, with the tag attached. Presents must be returned to the church or the bank NO LATER THAN Monday, Dec. 10.
The Mitten Tree is downstairs in the
Fellowship Hall. Please help us to fill up the
tree with caps, mittens and scarves for those
in need.
December 7th, 2019—8:30am to 11am
We are asking all church members to bring baked goods, lefsa, pies, canning items, homemade crafts,
blankets, doll clothes, wood crafts, homemade ornaments, etc…
(NO white elephant items)
PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS ON FRIDAY EVENING, (December 6th, 9am-6pm
or SATURDAY MORNING by 8:15am
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Please join us!
We rehearse 2 or 3 times a month and sing at
worship 2 or 3 times a month.
Rehearsals:
December 4th 6:15-7pm
December 11th 6:15-7pm
NO practice again until Jan. 8th!
Sing on:
December 1st—late service
December 8th—early service
December 15th-early service
(Sunday School program at 2nd service)
“Messiah” Concert 3pm on December 1st
Thank you for all of your extra practice &
“Messiah” work!
WELCOME TO TRINITY'S NEWEST MEMBERS!
Welcome to the Trinity family, Tyler and Rachel Anderson, who met in college at UW-
River Falls. They were married by Pastor Paul in June of 2018. Tyler works for Hodgman
Drainage and Rachel is a kindergarten teacher with Owatonna Public Schools. They reside
in Hayfield with their daughter Kallie and two labs; Bella and Buck.
Women’s Bible Study Wednesday, December 18th at noon . We will
have our potluck lunch followed by the December study.
All Women, All Ages
There is always room for
more!
December Items Needed: Food items, gifts from tree in Narthex
SEMCAC ITEMS
ARE
COLLECTED IN
THE
NARTHEX
All quilts on display are for sale. They will
be taken to the Fellowship Hall to hang for
the Bazaar on the 5th of December. Items
for the bazaar should be brought in by
8:30am Saturday the 7th. Please come for
coffee and rolls too. Thanks to all who do-
nate items or money to the fundraiser.
On Sunday, December 8th, there will be egg bake
and rolls from 9am-10:30am. This is a free will
offering!
Quilting on December 12th, 9am —we have new tables
to work on!
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Senior High Sunday School December 1st and 15th
Youth Group every Wednesday 6:30-8pm Food, Fun and a bit of Jesus!
No YG on Wednesday December 25th or
January 1st due to the holidays.
Sunday December 15th 12-2pm Lunch, Gingerbread House Contest and
Ornament making! Sign-Up sheet is on the door!
Monday December 23rd 11-1pm YG Alumni! Let's get together ya ya ya! Let's catch up, you are missed!
Keep an eye out on Instagram about upcoming events!
You may order a Christmas poinsettia through the church office in memory or in honor
of a loved one. The cost for a 6 1/2” plant is $12.00. Fill out the form below and drop it
in the offering plate on Sunday, mail it to Box 476, or return it to the church office.
Deadline is December 6th. 2019.
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In Memory of _____________________________________________
or
In Honor of _______________________________________________
Name (from) ______________________________________________
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December 1 Lisa Jorgenson Carrie Saxton
December 2 Megan Leckness Nicholas Matti
December 3 Lori Kindschy
Jasmine Gustine
December 4 Craig Selk
Bryan Oelkers Gavin Klauer
December 5
Becky Demmer Brenda Rud
December 6
Michelle Towey
December 7 Caden Jorgenson
December 8
Lincoln Zelinske
December 9 Julie Kyllo
David Holst
December 10 Laura Vaith
Emmitt Otterness Patrick Oelkers Brandon Hanson
December 11 Brian Scanlan
Lindsay Mestad Alex Lynch
Macy Holtan
December 12 Keegan Zelinske Khloee Zelinske Ethan Slaathaug
December 13 Randy Benson Andrea Osman
Everhett Crooks Benjamin Whalen
December 14 Don Harker Bob Stocks
Carol Steward Noah Hamer
December 15 Kent Erickson Tami Harker Karlin Ziegler
Sara Dowd
December 17 Mike Stevens
Meaghan Shelstad
December 18 Hazel Steward Kirk Dudycha Kristin Smith
December 19 Paula Murphy
Haden Simonson Aubrey DeRosier
December 20 Tera Jorgenson Noah Shadow
December 22
Jon Zuk Hunter Louks Natasha Jax
Amber Ziegler April Stasko Zoe Clement
December 23 Susan Tindal
December 24
Kevin Lee Holly Beaver
Thomas Steele
December 26 Joshua Franke
Jax Mussell
December 27 Vickie Simonson
Pete Kyllo Bradley Tapp Trey Tucker Ryan Nelson Jax Zelinske
December 28 Fred Kindschy
Pastor Paul Hauschild Jacob Rud
Lukas Woodwick Mike Stasko
December 29
Elizabeth Fjerstad Carissa Pesch
Benjamin Anderson
December 30 Andrew Fjerstad
Katie Miner
Dec. 6 Dana & Vickie Simonson
Dec. 8 Gina & Neal Anderson
Dec. 14 Craig & Lisa Selk
Dec. 16 Linda & Wayne Jorgenson
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December 2019
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OUTSIDE COVER
Trinity Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 476
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 477-2248
Rev. Paul Hauschild, Pastor
Adam Anderson, Director of Christian Education
Brenna Scanlan, Parish Secretary
Alexandra Hansen, Sr. High Youth Worker
Nancy Matti, Sr. Choir Director
Judy Follmuth, Sr. Choir Accompanist
Mark Nelson, Custodian
Allison DeRaad & Nancy Matti, Organists
www.trinityhayfield.com
Find us on Facebook
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
104 First Street SE
P.O. Box 476
Hayfield, MN 55940-0476
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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December Worship Schedule
Worship on Sundays
at 8:00am and 10:30am
Wednesday Evening Advent Worship
Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18 at 7:00pm
Dec. 24: Candlelight Worship
4:30pm and 10:00pm
Dec. 25: Christmas Worship
with Holy Communion
10:00am
Dec. 29: One service only at 9am
