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Inside this issue:
OWLS/Birthdays 2
Ask Pastor Clay 3
Prayer 4
announcements 5
Won’t you be my Neighbor? 6
announcements 7
2020 Trip to Greece 8
June Serving Schedule 9
June Calendar 10
Council—Sunday School 11
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity,
Isaiah reminds us, Thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass
through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For
I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. (Isaiah 43:1-3)
After lots of prayer and reflection, and trusting in the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I have made the decision to resign as Co-Pastor of Trinity. It has been my privilege to serve the mission and ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church as Co-Pastor during these past two years. As God called me for a time to serve among you, God now calls me forth to serve in a new way, in a new place, among a new people though still one in the body of Christ. I have accepted a call to become Pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville. I will begin this new call and adventure on July 1, 2019. My last Sunday at Trinity will be June 23, 2019.
I am grateful for the time that God has called me to serve alongside you as pastor. We have done great and wondrous things in our life together these last years. Thank you for helping me grow as a pastor, leader, and child of God. I am confident the Holy Spirit will continue to move through this community of faith as you share the grace of God with the Chattanooga area. When I first came to Trinity, I wrote of God’s activity in times of transition. Friends, we are entering a time of transition and change, a new season of life. We might not know all that God is up to in our new transitional period, but we can rest assured that Christ will walk with us along the way. I covet your prayers as Becky and I begin this transition and hope that you know we will continue to hold you in our prayers. We are eternally thankful for the grace you have shown us and for your faithfulness and participation in God’s ministry at Trinity. May God’s presence be with you always.
Grace and peace, Pastor Chris Smith
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Volume 8, Issue 6
(Older, Wiser, Lutheran, Seniors)
Blood Pressure: 10:00 Program: 10:15 Lunch: 11:30 Bible Study: 12:30
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 2 June 2019
Tracey Hiltunen 6/1
Dana Ortega 6/1
Alexiis Woodfin 6/3
Anne Cain 6/4
Jon Hansen 6/4
Eloise Baker 6/5
Linda Peucker 6/7
Courtney Baker 6/10
Janet Keith 6/11
Dale Sosebee 6/13
Dick Reimer 6/14
Bertie Rotureau 6/15
Lynda Watson 6/17
Tacy Gorton 6/18
Ann Pope 6/18
Harrison Fortuna 6/20
Cookie Herrin 6/20
Greg Keith 6/21
Michael Veale 6/22
Jaxon Veale 6/24
Brian Hackathorne 6/27
Shirley Nettleton 6/27
Sarah Hencke 6/28
There is NO COST involved. We invite everyone to join us for a short Bible study, lunch, and fellowship. If you have any questions or need transportation, please call David & Susan Kroft at 512-773-0383 or 512-773-0384. July - We will be attending the Cumberland Playhouse for “Red, White, and Tuna.” August - We will be back to our regular schedule.
June Birthdays Bertie Rotureau June 15 Tacy Gorton June 18 Shirley Nettleton June 24 June Anniversaries Art & Ginny Minninger
June 28, 1963
IT’S PICNIC TIME!!! No regular meeting in June. Instead, we are meeting on Tuesday, June 4th at Chester Frost Park, pavilion 1, at 10:30 for our annual picnic.
Happy JUNE Birthdays!!!
As a mission of ChristCare led by Diana Kreider, we are asking for support by sending cards or a note to current and former members who are struggling for one reason or another. The following is the name & address of our first request:
Bob & Shil Lewis 365 Newtown Road, Apt. C-16
Warminster, PA 18974
Dear Pastor Combs & Pastor Smith,
Trinity has been part of many happy events in our lives. Today, we thank you for the Baptism
of our eighth great-grandchild, Tomas F. Lynch. We appreciate both of you and the caring
congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church. - Carol & John Bell
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 3 June 2019
“Pastor, I heard that Matthew, Mark, and Luke, are called the ’synoptic ’gospels. What is meant by this?”
The first three gospels are called synoptic because they have a common view of the ministry of the Lord, in contrast to John. Nevertheless, each gospel offers its own view and memory of the events of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection. Each writer does more than repeat the specific tradition about Jesus. By their choice and arrangement of material each writer reflects his own theological position, as well as his own purpose for writing the gospel. Many theologians today believe that the writers of these three gospels somewhat followed an earlier written document, and some think that earlier document was the book of Mark. This is suggested by the fact that of his 661 verses Matthew reproduces 606, and Luke 320. Only 31 verses of Mark do not appear either in Matthew or in Luke. Another reason is that Matthew and Luke generally follow Mark’s order of arranging of the material. Of course, it is possible that other previous documents may have assisted Mark, Matthew, and Luke in producing their gospels about Jesus and his ministry.
The beauty of the synoptic gospels, and in the New Testament as a whole, is that it is such a great resource to the faithful. Even as the nature of the material varies; basic is the kerygma or proclamation of Christ. Second, we find didache or teaching, and third, we find leiturgia or the response of praise and worship.
It is a sad fact that far too many Christian worshipers today haven’t learned the value and importance of leiturgia (liturgy). Fewer and fewer avail themselves of regular worship and many of those that do so, push congregational leaders and pastors to shorten and simplify the liturgy, failing to understand that liturgy is simply our response to God’s grace bestowed upon us. Good liturgy done well offers each of us the opportunity to demonstrate to God our humble appreciation of His generosity.
Pastor Clay Seneker
Found after the Mother ’s Day service ...
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
Lt. Adam Carter, U.S. Navy, Beverlee Bergevin’s nephew
Colonel Richard “Cary” Amburn—deploying to Africa March, 2016 (Abby & Sam Sosebee’s uncle)
Tonya Josephine Morgan , Army—niece of Carol & Herb Burhenn
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 4 June 2019
Long Term Prayer Requests:
Katy Allison Marie Anderson (Jackson family) 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) Gene & Laura Cline Lorna Conard (Pat Conard) Lynda Cosgrove (Fran Balsis) Jamie Craven (Fran Balsis) Betty Ann Dabbs
Anna-Lisa Detre (Peucker) Linda Draeger Gail Quinn Ellis (Susan Gilbert) Ernie Engel (former member) Ruby Giesel (David Giesel) Lindsay Gooden Barbara Haar James Horrell (Kim Hencke) Kayla Harvey Gary Hayde Teresa Howard Ingrid Ives MaryAnn Jackson Alice & Randy Keahey (Sherri O’Daniel) Michelle Keahey (James Craig) Rebecca Krause Larry Lee (Penticuff family) Bob Lewis (former member)
Mary Manning (Cree Giesel) Lil Marshall Sherry McKinney (Fran Balsis) Art Minninger Barbara Montgomery Linda Peucker Denise Re (Kim White) Kathy Robertson (Bev Bergevin) Ida Seneker Karen Smith Pat Stonecipher (Joyce Davis) Betty &(son) Jeffrey Stuckert Perry Sullivan (Jackson family) Maureen Turner (Carol Bell) Michael Will (Sharon Will)
PLEASE….review this list each month and inform Laura of changes. Thank you!
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 5 June 2019
“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.— Thank you.
Tell a little about you and your life. I'm Anne. Married 37 year old stay at home mom with 3 kids. I grew up in Knoxville, but moved to Chattanooga after graduating college in 2003 from Emory and Henry College with a BA in Religion. I got my Masters of Science in Social Work in 2011. My twins were born in 2012 and daughter in 2016. The kids keep me pretty busy. When I carve out a self-care time, I enjoy quilting and knitting.
Who inspires you? Lots of people inspire me all the time. I don't think I can narrow it down to just one or two.
Best concert you've ever been to? Weird Al and Bon Jovi . They weren't together. Both were great for different reasons.
Favorite place in the world? Sitting on a rock by a creek in the mountains.
Favorite book (other than bible)? Again, too hard to give one favorite. So I’ll give you a few that I'm reading now or just finished. Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber, The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, and Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.
Do you perform volunteer work? Where and why? Currently my only volunteer work is at the church. I lead the inter-generational Sunday School class and Sack Supper Saint (women's bible study). I love teaching and being in community with other people.
What are you currently watching on Netflix/TV? Currently finishing up Beauty and the Beast and starting Lucifer on Netflix.
Do you have a pet peeve? When people don't take 5 minutes to verify information before sharing it online.
What's your secret talent? I don't know, you tell me. It’s a secret from me too.
What color crayon would you be & why? I would be the multicolored crayon because I don't always want to be the same. I change and grow all the time.
Least favorite superhero & why? I'm honestly, not a huge superhero fan in general. I find most super hero movies boring.
Are you difficult or easy to get to know? Why? I like to think that I'm easy to get to know. I tend to be pretty open about my life, likes, and dislikes.
(Anne also helps in the church office when she gets a minute of free time.)
Wont you be my neighbor… Anne Cain
??"
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 6 June 2019
CAREGIVERS Support Group will meet
Monday, June 6th @ 6:00 in the library.
TLC Caregivers’ Support Group invites the congregation to join them in attending a presentation on counseling, Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6 P.M. in the Paul George Room.
Have you ever thought that you or someone you know might benefit from counseling? Have you ever wondered how to find a counselor and whether you need a clinical psychologist, social worker or marriage and family therapist? Would a Christian counselor be the best fit? How much would it cost? These and other questions will be addressed by Anne Verwey, an intern counselor and graduate student at Richmont Graduate University. Ms. Verwey received her BA in Psychology from Covenant College. She has worked with adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health disorders and has guided
Game Night
June 28th @ 6:06
(4th Friday of Each Month)
LADIES’ LUNCH OUT –
The next Ladies’ Lunch Out will be held on June 8th @ 11:30 am. The Acropolis at Hamil-ton Place.
Important: Call or Text Pam to RSVP …716/908-3560.
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 7 June 2019
NEW, WOMEN’s BIBLE STUDY
Sack Supper Saints Studying Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Meetings will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Anne Cain for details @ [email protected]
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
SICK or GOING TO BE HOSPITALIZED? If you are
going to be hospitalized please help us to minister to
you by filling out a “Pre-Hospitalization Form.” The
forms can be found in the rack across from the mail
slots and will give us information to minster to you in
ways are that most meaningful for you. The form may
be given to one of the pastors or turned into the office.
You may also call the office and share the information
over the phone and we will fill out the form for you.
WANTED: ASSEMBLY VOLUNTEERS! – The annual Southeastern Synod Assembly will be held this year in Chattanooga. The Assembly will be held the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2019 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The synod relies on volunteers to make the as-sembly possible. Volunteers who give 8 hours of service may attend all the workshops for free and register and participate in the assembly as a visitor. You may register for the as-sembly and list yourself as a volunteer by going to the synod website: www.elca-ses.org. Once registered you will be directed to a link that will allow you to check off the area in which you would like to volunteer. If you need help with registration, speak to Pastor Stan and he will be happy to assist you. You help will be greatly appreciated.
FLOWERS, NEWSLETTER, & BULLETINS— Would you like to honor a person or event with a Sunday Morning Dedication? Orders should be paid 2 weeks in advance to give time for the flower order. There are only 4 spots remaining for flowers. A sign-up sheet and envelopes are available in the Welcome Center.
Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 8 June 2019
June 2019 Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 9
Those who serve in JUNE
Ushers Bill & Mary Jenkins Jeff McGuire, Joy Faller, Frank & Sheila
Hilley
June 2nd 8:30 11:00
Altar Guild Rae Logan, Kathy Moak Vanda Ingham, Jan Buck, Gigi Penticuff
Asst. Minister Shula Yelliott Diane Gray
Lector Shula Yelliott Diane Gray
Greeters Jeff & Vicki McGuire
Counters Carol Bell, Dean Lanternier Bobbie Iles, Dean Lanternier
June 9th 8:30 11:00
Altar Guild Sheila Hilley, Debbie Greiner, Jean Reimer Julie Sosebee, Kim White, Fran Luker
Asst. Minister David Combs Gary Hart
Lector David Combs Sam Sosebee
Greeters Kathy Behling Sosebee & Luker families
Counters Kathy Behling, David Combs Julie Sosebee, Ed Shuey
June 16th 8:30 11:00
Altar Guild Vicki McGuire, Fran Balsis, Kathy Behling Karen Smith, Lola Jensen, Carol Hayde
Asst. Minister Mary Jenkins David Giesel
Lector Mary Jenkins Janet Hope
Greeters Williams, Balsis, White
Counters Len & Mary Gullickson Eleonore Williams, Bill Haigler
June 23rd 8:30 11:00
Altar Guild Mary Gullickson, Marg Petersen, Patrice Sweet Doris Harsman, Phyllis Sims, Bobbie House
Asst. Minister Kathy Behling Fred Weinhold
Lector Kathy Behling Fred Weinhold
Greeters Zelma Pack Ed & MaryAnn Shuey
Counters Kolleda Hebert, Zelma Pack Susan Combs, Alan Crews
June 30th 8:30 11:00
Altar Guild Debbie Greiner, Jean Reimer, Sheila Hilley Vanda Ingham, Gigi Penticuff
Asst. Minister Shula Yelliott Anne Cain
Lector Shula Yelliott Anne Cain
Greeters Joe & Janet Hope
Counters Joe & Louise Prevo Janet Keith, Allen Cain
S U N 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
6:30 Scouts 7:00 Clarinet Choir
EVERY Wed. 9:00 TLC 10:00 Food Vouchers 5:15 Handbells 6:15 Choir
EVERY Thursday 5:00 Cheerleading
1
Synod Assem-
bly Meeting
2
3 3:00 Refor-mation Reading Group 6:30 Caregivers
4 10:00 OWLS
5 6 1:00 Quilters 5:30 Executive Committee
7 8 8:30 Men’s Breakfast 9:00 Knitters 10:00 Confirm Rehearsal 11:30 Ladies’ Lunch
9 PENTECOST CONFIRMATION 12:00 Evangelism
10 6:00 Scout Twilight Camp (Mon—Fri)
11 12:30 WELCA 6:30 ChristCare
12 12:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Sack - Supper Saints
13 14 15
16
17 11:00 Forget-Me-Nots
18 6:00 Council
19 20 1:00 Quilters 4:00 BMRG
21 22 9:00 Knitters 10:00 LRPC
23 12:00 Endowment 4:00 German Club Picnic
24
25 6:30 ChristCare
26 12:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Sack - Supper Saints
27 6:30 Rose Society
28 6:06 Game Night
29
30
TLC—Trinity Learning Center LRPC—Long Range Planning Committee
OWLS—Older, Wiser, Lutheran, Seniors BMRG—Building, Maintenance, Renovations, Grounds
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Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 11 June 2019
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, Pastor Smith, Carol Burhenn, Laura Dahlke, Carol Doucette, Jim Faller, & Vicki McGuire
April 2019 Financial Report
TLC monthly budget is $33,978;- $33,902 was received. There was an additional $2,192 given to dedicated accounts (ie Neighbors in Need, Waddell Scholarship, Youth Fundraisers, Memorials, etc.). Year to date receipts were $134,876 with an additional $17,508 was given to dedicated accounts.
Monthly gain (General Fund Income less Ordinary Expenses) for April is $2,578. YTD gain is $12,785.
Monthly receipts of $2,385 were received for capital campaign pledges. Year to date capital campaign receipts were $21,875. There was an additional gift given to the modernization project of $20 for a year to date total of $40..
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 is now reading early Christian literature from the period just after the completion of the New Testament. We begin at 9:45 in the library.
Family Faith Formation is a multi-generational interactive bible discussion for middle
schoolers, high schoolers and adults, led by Anne Cain, Sue Combs, David Combs, & Gary Hart. They meet in the Paul George Room during the Sunday School hour. The discussion centers on readings for the week. 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 after the 9:30
service and is led by Sondra Hart & Freia Stephens. Toddlers - 5th grade are encouraged to come, make friends, play games, and learn about Jesus, the Bible and what it means to be a Christian. We start with prayer requests, have a short lesson, play games, or have activities that reinforce the lesson; then end class by holding hands and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.
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.
Pastor Smith will be in the office Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30—1:30, and by appointment.
If you missed church on Sunday, sermons are now available on our website and Facebook!
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: June 27th.
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
Pastor Christopher A. Smith
[email protected] Phone: 615-974-3535
Laura Dahlke—Administrative Assistant
Jim Faller, A.I.M.—Organist and Choir Master
Carol Burhenn—Care Coordinator
[email protected] Phone: 886-4167
Congregational Council
~ 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.
