The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important event in human history! We have an opportunity this month to join in our annual celebration of this event which gives us new life now and eternal life forever. As your pastor, I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity to celebrate Easter and the events that led to it by setting aside time to worship frequently during Holy Week and for Easter.
For a list of Easter services, click here.
The Women’s Ministry “LUNCH OUT” will be at Paradise Pete’s on Thursday, April 16th, at 11:30AM. Paradise Pete’s is at 14 17th Avenue NW in the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. We look forward to seeing you there.
We extend our SPECIAL THANKS to Earl and Mary Senst for providing cookies for our Lent at Lunch meals. We appreciate you!!
The spring Homebound Service will be on Wednesday, April 15th, at 1:30PM. We are looking for volunteers to make phone calls, provide rides and accompany worshippers to the service and reception afterwards. If you are interested in helping, please call the church office.
It’s renewal time for the LUTHERAN WITNESS again. The price for new or renewed subscriptions for the coming year is $17.20. Members should use the special “Lutheran Witness” envelope in their offering envelope box and place it in the offering plate during the church service. Deadline is May 20th!
Do you have an upcoming shower or wedding and need a gift? How about graduation? Trinity’s Sr. High youth who are going on the mission trip to Las Vegas this summer may be able to help.
Mission Trip Tupperware Sale
March 29 – April 13
(delivery by May 1st)
NO tax & NO shipping/handling charges
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND A SPECIAL COMMUNION SERVICE We are inviting our Homebound members, as well as other members who find it difficult to stand or walk to the communion rail, to attend our afternoon service on Wednesday, April 15th, at 1:30PM. Communion will be served in the pews and there will be no standing during the service. There will be a reception with refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall. If you are able to attend church regularly, please consider joining us as well. You just may have the chance to visit with someone you have not seen in a while! If you need transportation to the service, please call the church office.
Do you enjoy the fellowship time between services on Sunday morning? If so, please help us to continue the coffee and donut tradition and serve a month on Christian Service. Christian service is made up of the wonderful people who start the coffee, serve the donuts and clean up. Training is provided for this easy, short term commitment. This is a great way to get to know others! Please contact Jennifer at, 292-0439, or tlcjennifer@charterinternet.com.
ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS! There will be an EASTER EGG HUNT for Sunday School kids in Pre-school through 5th grade Palm Sunday During the Education Hour Come for an egg hunt and snacks!
Is the internet a bad thing? Yes and no. It’s just a tool, how is it used? Internet safety, parental controls, Christian stewardship – important aspects in this ever-changing environment. Rochester Zone LWML extends an invitation to anyone interested in this topic to the ROCHESTER ZONE SPRING RALLY at Mt. Moriah in Byron, April 18. The theme for this event is “BY ALL MEANS” with a Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. David Preuss and a presentation by Rev. Rance Settle, Redeemer, Rochester, “Jesus’ Place in MySpace.” Bring your grandparent, parent, son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter (no restrictions on age or gender) — registration starts at 8:30AM, program at 9:00, lunch at noon, cost $8 per person.Gifts from the Heart will benefit the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and may be brought to Mt. Moriah, April 18. Please check the bulletin boards for a detailed list of items needed.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The Board of Outreach would like to thank all the generous donors of baked goods, sweets, and treats for the March 20th Coffee House. We had a wonderful array of food and it was greatly appreciated by all who attended.
Join us on Friday, March 20th, for fellowship, and entertainment provided by Jill Pearson.
For details, click here.
Who is Jill Pearson?
There is a verse in the Bible that makes Jill’s heart pound…
“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” Matthew 10:27
This is why she writes. This is why she sings. It’s why she shares her music with whoever will listen.
Jill has been writing songs since she was a tween growing up in the Midwest. Back then they were mostly about love and broken hearts. Now she writes about her faith, her sweet, silly family, observations on chocolate and coffee and other human attachments, and, still, the heartbreaks. Hope in the midst of the heartbreaks.
Jill is a local talent who lives in Oronoco, MN. She graduated from Winona State with a teaching degree and is currently a homeschooling mom of three great kids, the wife of Mr. Incredible, a blessed daughter, a friend of many amazing women, and a student of the Bible.
Jill Pearson will be performing at Trinity Lutheran for the March 20th Coffee House adult fellowship event. You can find out more about Jill and sample her music at: www.jillpearsonmusic.com
Recent Reviews
… Jill’s presence is very engaging and authentic – her heart truly shines through as she shares her originally-inspired music.
Jill is the kind of person you feel like you’ve known your whole life. Her beautiful songwriting shares the stories of her life through wisdom and wit.
… A true woman of faith, grace, and humility, her big smile and songs with thoughtful lyrics gave us hope for the tough times and a clearer perspective of ourselves and how great and loving our God is.
Would you like to contribute to beautifying our church at Easter? The youth will once again be hosting an Easter Flower fundraiser. Watch the bulletin board and easel in the narthex for information on ordering. For questions contact the church office.
Thank you so much to everyone who donates to Channel One. We have two locations in the church where we encourage you to bring your non-perishable food. One is in the narthex by the elevator and the other is under the coat rack by the office. Please remember to check the expiration of the food you bring in. If the food has expired, we cannot give it to Channel One. Thank you!
From Racine, Wisconsin
Enjoy an evening of Choir, Band and Handbells
Directed by:
Tim Gullicksrud
(Former RCLS Graduate & Trinity Member)
Saturday, March 21, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
222 – 6th Ave SW – Rochester
The groups will also be performing at the 8:00 AM
and 10:30 AM worship services on Sunday, March 22, 2009.
If your group would like to sponsor a supper, please contact the church office as soon as possible! The open dates are: March 11 and April 1.
The next Women’s Ministry “LUNCH OUT” will be at Old Country Buffet on Thursday, March 5th, at 11:30AM. Old Country Buffet is at 1300 Salem Road SW in the same shopping center as TJ Maxx. We look forward to seeing you there!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY to take charge of the Christian Service (coffee and rolls on Sunday morning). This individual does NOT need to be in the kitchen on Sunday mornings, but rather lines up people to serve on a monthly basis. This is a two year commitment, nearly all of which can be done from the convenience of your own home! For more information, including a detailed ministry description, please contact Jennifer Jurgensen, 289-1531 or tlcjennifer@charterinternet.com.
TLCare is in need of more snacks for the hospitality room and our care packages that we bring when we visit people. A variety of items are very welcome, especially individually packaged snack crackers, beverages, 100 calorie snack packs, gum, crossword, word find, Sudoku books, and granola bars. Thank you so much to all who support this ministry!
The Thursday morning Bible Brunch class is having a BRUNCH! Join us for a study of God’s Word, fellowship and breakfast brunch at 9:00AM on February 19th in the Trinity Fellowship Hall.
