Trinity Church
A publication of Trinity Church for February, 2012
Nora’s Notes
February plays host to two great events: Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. What do they have in common?
Love….. On Valentine’s Day we celebrate friendships, relationships with significant others, and love between
husband and wife. Love….. On Ash Wednesday we begin the journey that leads to the greatest love on earth
and in heaven….Jesus’ love for us through His death and Resurrection. Love….. So, Happy February!
Take it all in! And the greatest of these is Love. I Corinthians 13
Pastor Nora
Yea- hoo!
Trinity UMC/UCC was one of the churches in the Elkhorn Valley District that paid 100% of its Mission Shares for 2011. The Elkhorn Valley District PAID
Conference Mission Shares = 89.06% District Mission Shares = 95% and
as a whole, the
Nebraska Conference Mission Shares were paid 85.38%
Sermon Series on Jesus’ Authority
Using Lectionary Scriptures
Jan. 29th
Jesus’ Authority Over Evil
“True Today?”
Mark 1:21-28
Feb. 5th
Jesus’ Authority Over Physical World
“If You Are Willing”
Mark 1:29-34, 40-44
Feb. 12th
Jesus’ Authority Over Storms of Life
“Storm Clouds”
Mark 4:35-41
Feb. 19th
Authority of Jesus’ Sonship
“My Son”
Mark 9:2-9
Men’s Winter
Rally Feb. 17-19
Camp Comeca near Cozad, NE
Nebraska United Methodist Men’s Winter Rally theme of ‘Experiencing
God’
Sessions led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman, Gothenburg UMC pastor and author;
Rev Dr. Joe Scahill, retired UMC pastor and on-line educator;
Ellen & Doug Cunningham, Lexington, 7-time Volunteer-In-Mission trippers to Panama
Tom Watson, Kearney, Nebraska Conference Lay Leader and Chair of the Kansas-Nebraska Transition Team.
Our time together will also include hosting the remote Upper Room Prayer Line, recreation opportunities, praise, worship, fellowship, sharing, important ministry update, and steak (thanks to Randy Fleming)!
Register online at http://www.umcneb.org/registrations/register/121 (see bulletin board flyer)
January 16th, 2012 Trinity Church Council Meeting
Present: Terry Nelson (our new Council Chairperson), Kayla Siebrandt, Bev Meyer, Linda Peterson, Virginia Frye, Linda Hansen, and Pastor Nora.
Pastor Nora led the prayer and meditation. Minutes from the previous council meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers report - Linda motions and Bev seconds to approve.
PAC - No report
Afternoon Guild - Virginia reported. They will not be meeting in January. The afternoon guild would like to request to serve the first Lenten supper on February 22nd.
Evening Guild - No report
Diaconate - Linda Peterson reported. Harvey will be in charge of communion and Linda has made up the list for coffee hostesses, greeters, etc. for the year.
Growth - No report
Music - Bev reported. Janice Dinslage has handed over the check writing to Jane Zimmerman and Paula French. Need to have the Music Committee look into the possibility of using DVD's to record our church service rather than using VHS tapes because VHS tapes are getting harder to find.
Financial Secretary - No report
Trustees – Linda Hansen reported. New officers for the trustees are as follows: Kevin Larson (Chairperson), Jackie Blocher (Vice Chairperson), and Linda Hansen (Secretary and Council Representative). Memorial and Finance committees will be combined efforts of the whole Trustee Committee. Bulb replacement has been completed in the fellowship hall and new high efficiency bulbs will be installed in the sanctuary. Pastor Nora's printer will be replaced in her office. In the fellowship hall sheet rock will be installed on the east (carpeted) wall and the walls will be repainted. The bookshelves will be taken down and reinstalled in the former nursery room. Work will be completed by the Trustees and a work day has been scheduled for January 27th. Lighted cross for the outside of the church, new keys, windows added to the Sunday School room doors, and new air conditioners are all in the process of being completed.
Sunday School - Kayla reported. Started handing out papers for the kids to take home during the week. Going to have a pizza party for the kids to help get them excited for the upcoming year.
Youth - No report
YOCO - Met in January and went bowling.
Member at Large - No report
Old Business:
Average attendance in December was 69. Average yearly attendance was 52. Pastor Nora presented the vital church goals for our church. Virginia wanted to discuss the bookshelves being moved into the nursery. The first step is moving the old bookshelves out of the fellowship hall to the nursery to get the library started.
New Business:
Motion to move the council meetings to Wednesday nights at 7:30. All were in favor and so the motion carried. Interim parish vote on January 8th - Trinity voted Yes, Uehling voted No, Wisner/Beemer postponed their vote until the 22nd of January, and Pilger's vote is unknown at this time. Meals for Lenten Supper will be starting on February 22nd. There is a conference on the 4th of February in Norfolk. The conference is called "Hope for a Rural Congregation." Our church has paid for 4 people to go to this. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Pastor Nora. Virginia motions to adjourn.
Thank you,
Lisa Race, Clerk
Committee Chairpersons
Council
Lay Leader Terry
Nelson
Member At Large
Virginia Frye
Church Clerk Lisa
Race
Treasurer
Tom Swenson
Financial Secretary Lynne
Faltys
S School Supt
Nichole
Chambliess
& Kayla Siebrandt
Trustees
Chairperson Kevin Larson
Vice Chairperson Jackie Blocher
Secretary Linda Hansen
Youth Leader
Karen Green
Afternoon Guild LaMae Johnson
Evening Guild Jackie Blocher
Pastoral Advisory Committee Steve Blocher
Growth Committee Craig Hannemann
Music Committee Beverly Meyer
YOCO – Young Adult Erica
Colson
Teammates Mentoring Program
On December 28, 2011, President Obama declared January 2012 National Mentoring Month to recognize those in our communities who take time to be a positive role model for youth. He calls upon all of us to invest in our future and the future of our nation by becoming mentors.
Team Mates Mentoring is presently recruiting trusted, dependable adults who might like to become a mentor for a child in our area. Mentors only have to give one hour a week of their time to meet with a child at their school during the school year.
Mentors meet with a child selected by the school or referred by their parent(s) who might benefit from having an extra caring adult in their lives. Depending upon your schedule, you may be able to
meet with your mentee any time during the school day. This may include lunch time, study hall, recess, before school, after school, or other times. We do our best to work around your schedule.
Mentors must pass a background check and will receive orientation from the TeamMates Mentoring Program before they begin meeting with their assigned match.
Please call me if you have any questions or would like more information on becoming a mentor. I can be reached at 402-372-6010, bfaltys@cumingcounty.ne.gov, or at my office in the Cuming County courthouse. I look forward to hearing from you!
We all can make a difference….one child at a time!
Brian Faltys, Coordinator
West Point-Beemer-Bancroft Chapter.
Sweetheart Brunch - February 12th 11:30
Treat yourself to Brunch after Church. The purpose of this event is
to raise funds for youth and children’s camping. Consider how much
you want to donate to camping this year. Camp counselor, Ethan
Porter will be our guest.
YOCO Bowling
STRIKE! The YoCo group had fun bowling in January. The kids used the bumper lane while parents tried their best on a non-bumper lane. If you bowled a strike you had to do 3 push ups and for a spare you had to do 10 jumping jacks.
YOCO Valentine's Mystery Dinner -
Feb 12th
6:00pm
Come
to the fellowship hall and enjoy a 4 course Valentine's meal BUT
beware you may not get the courses or even your silverware in the
correct order! Bring the kids to join in on the fun!
Cost: approx $5 per person (may be less depending on size of
group).
Please RSVP to Erica by Feb 6
ericaknows@hotmail.com
or 372.2472
Daffodil Sunday
Connie Paus is selling Daffodils
for the American Cancer Society
$10 for 10 fresh cut flowers
Please see her at church to order
before Feb 13th
or call at home 402-372-5649
or work at 402-373-2488
Sunday Journey to Hope Lenten Sermon Series
Journey to Hope - Travelers on the journey are reminded of how faith in Christ is relevant to everyday life and how having a faith community can make all the difference in life circumstances of relationships, self-esteem, work, temptation, money problems, suffering and death. Faith in Christ is relevant to all life-situations. This series will help you help others in their life circumstances
Wednesday Lent Meal Worship
Our Wednesday night Lenten Suppers/Worship begin Wednesday eve, February 22nd, 6:30pm
We will be using Adam Hamilton’s Final Words from the Cross
Feb. 22nd Ash Wednesday
Feb 29th “Father Forgive Them”
March 7 “Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”
March 14 “Behold Your Son… Behold Your Mother”
March 21 “My God My God, Why…”
March 28th “I Thirst”
April 6th Good Friday “It is Finished”
Lenten Meal Schedule
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, we will be having Lenten Meals at 6:30pm followed by Lenten Worship Service 7:00pm. Clean-up will finish after the worship service at 7:30pm. The groups listed below will be planning each meal. Our committees are smaller in number, so your help will be appreciated if you are not on a committee. You will be blessed as you volunteer to help furnish ingredients, cook, or help with clean-up. Please contact the person listed for the date you would like to help.
February 22nd - Afternoon Circle, Jane Moodie
Feb 29 - Evening Circle, Jackie Blocher
March 7 - Music & Diaconate, Linda Peterson
March 14- PAC & Growth, Craig Hanneman
March 21- Trustees, Linda Hansen
March 28 - YOCO & Sunday School, Nichole Chambliess
Men’s Lenten Breakfasts
Fridays 6:30am
Feb 24th -March 30th
Grace Lutheran Church
The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for February 24-26, 2012 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. This weekend experience is like a special gift from God and is designed for making your good marriage even better. If you can’t make it February, The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for February 24-26, 2012 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. This weekend experience is like a special gift from God and is designed for making your good marriage even better. If you can’t make it February, try April 27-29 at Camp Comeca near Cozad.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Russell and Lanita Evans
2002 Cedarberry Rd.
North Platte, NE 69101
russellevans@internet-usa.net
or<mailto:russellevans@internet-usa.netor>
call
308-520-1491
More information also available at
www.encounter.org<http://www.encounter.org/.
Valentine’s Day Card List
Marvin Ehlers
960 Prospect Rd
West Point NE 68788
LeMae Johnson
Oakland Heights
207 Engdahl Ave S
Oakland NE 68
Lola Ruth Gustafson
530 S Bruner St
West Point NE 68788
Mary Lou & Norb Schenck
741 N Main St
West Point NE 68788
Don & Dolores Starr
1493 Hwy 275 Lot N
West Point NE 68788
Joyce Logan
Colonial Haven Nursing Home
424 Harrison St
Beemer NE 68716
Bette Green
Colonial Haven Nursing Home
424 Harrison St
Beemer NE 68716
Barbara Chadek
2305 West John St
Grand Island NE 68803
Dorothy Fork
3000 Clarcona Rd Lot 332
Apopka FL 32703
Tom & Karen Connell
222 S William St
Fremont NE 68025
Dorothy Bish
7404 Frederick St
LaVista NE 68125
Rev. John Gradwohl
309 19th Terrace
Blue Springs MO 64015
Kathy Timm
1445 East 9th St #219
Fremont NE 68025
Joyce NyQuist
2401 W Southern Ave Lt 145
Tempe AZ 85282-4316
Marie Smith
600 Brookestone Meadows Plaza
Rm 1209
Elkhorn NE 68022
Thank you. –Thank you. – Thank you.
Thank you to all who helped with the funeral dinner by serving and/or preparing food.
Thank you, to all the people who helped with the service when District Superintendent Rev. Nan Kaye-Skinner preached on January 22nd. Terry Nelson, Rhonda Hanneman, Lynne Faltys and Dave Mendyk.
Thank you, Mobile Food Pantry helpers, 59 families were provided food from the Salvation Army with 19 volunteers. Together we can make a difference.
Thank you, Gary Faltys ,Terry Nelson, Steve Blocher, Jean Schlickbernd, Virginia Frye, Craig
and Rhonda Hanneman for your continued leadership with the new interim parish possibility. We await Wisner/Beemer’s vote. Uehling voted no to the interim parish and is considering an alternative solution.
Trinity Church
United Methodist/United Church of Christ
www.trinitywp.com (Web)
Pastor Nora Mendyk:
office@trinitywp.com; nmendyk@umcneb.org
900 East Decatur, PO Box 156
West Point, NE 68788
402-372-2271
402-380-5650 (cell)
Janice Dinslage, Secretary: sec@trinitywp.com
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thurs or Fri. 2:30-5:00pm
Acolytes
February 5 Evie Schlickbernd
February 12 Ricky Macario
February 19 Haley Chambliess
February 26 Gavin Case
Liturgists
February 5 Carol Swenson
February 12 Gary Faltys
February 19 Jay Hansen
February 26 Steve Blocher
Ushers
February 5 Tom/Carol Swenson
February 12 Cory/Kara Baumert
February 19 Terry /Nancy Nelson
February 26 Jean/Evie Schlickbernd
Greeters
February 5 Jim/Marcia Summers
February 12 Erica/Cooper Colson
February 19 Darwin/Linda Peterson
February 26 Paula French/Patricia Ernesti
Coffee Hostesses
February 5 Linda Peterson /Cheryl Hunke
February 12 Sweetheart Brunch
February 19 Marcia Summers
Nichole Chambliess
February 26 Jackie Blocher/Linda Hansen
February Finance: Don Roeber
February Birthdays
1-Jim Sherwood
1-Gina Kroon
2-Don Roeber
4-Cathy Roeber
6-Mattie Hansen
11-Tucker Raveling
11-Harold Kahler
14-John Nutzman
16-Holly Frye
16-Evan Meyer
19-Betty Daugherty
20-Terry Nelson
21-Larry Merchen
23-Haley Chambliess
24-Gaylene Nutzman
24-Alex Hansen
24-Kay Young
26-Scott Green
28-Addison Redmond
Media Presenters
Feb 5 Austin
Feb 12 Cole
Feb 19 Brett
Feb 26 Emily