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Peder Eide to Lead Worship
Award winning Christian musician Peder Eide will bring his music to worship Sunday, May 25, at 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Eide is releasing his 10th CD “TASTE AND SEE” and embarking on a special mission this year – to bring moms and dads and brothers and sisters into the same auditorium to pray for and with each other.
Designating these events as “Taste Worship,” Peder intends to arm families with practical tools that he hopes will transform their lives, guiding them into a lifestyle of worship. Peder’s message is one of hope and victory. Peder lost his mother in an automobile accident just prior to his freshman year in high school and his father in a fire in the early 1990’s. Through these and other struggles in his life, Peder found the love of Christ and the grace of God to be the only sustaining power upon which he could rely. In return for God’s goodness, Peder promised the Lord that he would dedicate his life to reaching others with the Gospel.
Peder has played main stage at festivals such as Sonshine (MN), Kingdom Bound (NY), SpiritFest Midwest (MN), Power of One (WI), and Spirit West Coast (CA). He has shared the stage with speakers such as Mike Yaconelli,Tony Campolo, Miles McPherson, and Bill Yonker. Peder has been involved with groups Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Extreme Faith Ministries,Youth Encounter, and a variety of denominational events. In 2000, the Minnesota Jaycees honored Peder as one of their prestigious “Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans.” Prior to his music and speaking ministry, Peder served as a full-time Youth Director and Varsity High School Football coach. He married wife Sherri in 1992 and counts children Taylor, Allison, Ethan and MaKenzie as blessings from God. Peder enjoys playing football, softball, and basketball, but if golf is available, you’ll likely catch him out on the course, planning his future dominance of the PGA tour.
Intern Coming to Trinity
Chad Anderson, a third year student at Luther Seminary in St. Paul will begin serving full-time internship at Trinity this fall. An intern participates in the various dimensions of ministry as one who is learning what it means to be and to function as a pastor.
Chad lives in the Mondovi area, is married to Courtney and has three young children: Daniel, Sella and John. He is a graduate of UW-Stout, and a member of Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi where he serves on the Church Council.
Wednesday Worship Starting This Fall
We know weekends are busy for many people and yet worshiping God on a weekly basis is a value many hold amidst their hectic schedules. We also know that many people would like an addition opportunity to worship each week outside of Sunday. So, starting September 8 we’re making available a new weekly worship service on Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M. Watch right here for more information about this new worship opportunity that will be wholly different from Sunday morning!
Summer 2008 Day Camps & VBS
2008 Summer Day Camps
Camp Discovery: June 9-13 FULL
Trinity Sports Camp: June 16-18
Camp Come & Play: June 23-26
Camp Cooking & Booking: June 23-27 FULL
Camp Veggie Tales: July 7-11 FULL
Camp Tell the Good News: July 7-10 FULL
2008 Vacation Bible School July 21-25
To register contact Mary Schoenknecht at 832-6601 or marys@trinity-ec.org.
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Relay for Life – Team Trinity!
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is a unique celebration of life in honor and in memory of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Relay For Life involves teams of 8 – 15 people who take turns walking or running around a track all night long. This year, Eau Claire’s Relay for Life is June 6th and 7th, 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Team members secure donations from family, friends, companies or corporations to help support the ACS’s programs in research, education, and advocacy. To join Trinity’s team, sign up at clipboard central. Be watching for ways you can support Team Trinity!
Contact Anne Josephson (833-8507) or Dawn Younts (832-7426) with any questions.
New Pastor Coming June 15
Pastor Heather Wigdahl will be installed by Bishop Pederson of the NW Synod of WI ELCA on Sunday, June 15 at 8:15 and 9:30 A.M. worship.
Pastor Heather is a 2000 graduate of Luther Seminary and 1995 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN with majors in Religion and Math and minors in Physics and Music. She is married to Matt and they have a 19-month old daughter Eleanor. Matt is an elementary school teacher.
The Trinity Pastor Team is excited to have Pastor Heather joining them. She has passion for Social Outreach and Education and will have primary responsibilities in these ministries even as she joins in the comprehensive pastoral ministry of Trinity.
Seniors in Friendship Group
Seniors, Trinity’s group for you is called ‘The Friendship Group” and they meet monthly for fellowship and a variety of activities. You are cordially welcome to be a part of this fellowship. Upcoming events are:
May 17 – Meet at Trinity, 10 am and then go to Menomonie for lunch at Jake’s and see the play “Nunsense Saturday” at Mabel Tainter Theater. $28 secures your registration by May 3. Contact: Pat Cliff at 835-6820.
Noah's Ark Registration
Trinity’s preschool ‘Noah’s Ark” welcomes your registration for the coming school year. Some spots remain but are limited. Please contact Jeanne Cooper, Preschool Director at 832-6601 or email us at noahsark@trinity-ec.org for more information.
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India Children’s Choir
Trinity will host the India Children’s Choir at two morning services, 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., on Sunday, June 22. The India Children’s Choir is a group of 22 children, ages 8 through 12. The Choir is sponsored by Bibles for the World, a mission that began in 1959 to translate the Bible for the Hmar tribe of Northeast India and provide education and training. Go to India Children’s Choir website at www.bftw.org to view a video clip and hear what others have said about the Choir’s impact on their lives.
Last Call for Norway - View a brochure and a registration form.
There are still a few spots left to join Trinity friends and Pastor Kurt Jacobson on the scenic tour of Norway August 15-24, 2008. Our tour will include visits to Oslo, Telemark, Bergen, Lillehammer and cruise Geirangerfjord and Sognefjord. Register before May 14 with Higgins Travel at 834-2686. See the above link for the itinerary and registration form.
For more information contact Joel or Joan @ Higgins Travel at 834-2686.
Your Economic Stimulation
Soon the US government will begin mailing “Economic Stimulus Rebate” checks to more than 130 million American households will receive economic stimulus payments beginning in May. The 65 bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are encouraging congregations to tithe this rebate (give 10%) to a ministry which assists the poor, since those on the fringes of society will not receive this unexpected cash from the government.
The Trinity Council passed a resolution encourage Trinity members to tithe this rebate to benefit the local homeless family shelter: Beacon House. When you receive your check, if you wish to tithe and express your care for those in need, please indicate your tithe using the memo line on a check or give directly at Trinity's “Giving” page. All tithes received will be given as part of Trinity’s regular support of the Beacon House. Thank you!
For more information contact Amber at 832-6601 or amber@trinity-ec.org.
NEW: Statement on Sexuality
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has released a draft of a statement on human sexuality. Read it at: www.elca.org. You’re invited to a hearing on the statement hosted by Bishop Pederson of the NW Synod of WI on Saturday, April 12, at 1pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls.
Your Life, Your Will
Trinity’s Endowment Trust Fund offers you a free service to arrange or update your estate, write or update a will or learn about creative and faithful ways of structuring your investments and holdings so that your faith values and goals can be achieved. Thanks to a grant, the Board has retained Gift Planning Services LLC of Altoona to meet with Trinity members and friends on a confidential basis. This service is free and available now. Call Jennifer Nohelty at GPS at 838-2071 or follow these links:
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Contact Jennifer Nohelty, Financial Gift Planning Advisor
When You Desire Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament of the Lutheran Church in which we are adopted into the family of God and begin a promising new life in Christ. We celebrate Baptisms of children, youth and adults throughout the year.
If you desire to be baptized or wish to present a child for baptism, please consider the following upcoming Sundays: 6/8 and 6/29. When you have chosen a date or would like more information, please email or call one of the pastors to begin the arrangements for baptism.
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