Author: Denise Schneider

Trinity and Beautiful Savior Newsletter

June 2014

From the pastor’s Pen

Upcoming Events
Campfire Devotions begin
VBS June 28
Outdoor Service June 29th

Inside this issue:

Favorite Recipe	2
Jon Fleischman / Interview	2
Monthly Calendar	3
June Birthdays	4
Outdoor Service	4
Place to Share / Information	4
Baby Bottles	4
VBS 2014	5
Trinity Ladies Group	5
Memorial Day	5
College Graduates	6

Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
In the name of Christ Jesus, dear Friends: In the month of June, we celebrate Father’s Day. Like many (though not all) of you, I have a real reason to celebrate. The Lord gave to me a great father. He has always been (and continues to be) kind, hard-working, loving, and has always been a great example. To all of the fathers in the congregation, I wish a Happy Father’s Day.
I also remember that I have another special father – my heavenly Father. This Father has many of the same qualities as my earthly father. He is kind, hard-working, loving, and a great example. In fact, he is all that perfectly. He has done everything for us. Without him, we would not enjoy all the blessings that we enjoy. We even get our wonderful name of Christian through him. Being a Christian is a great reminder that we are saved. We are part of God’s family with a perfect, loving, kind heavenly Father.
On this month of Father’s Day, I pray what the Apostle Paul prays for you. I pray to our heavenly Father that he strengthen you with his Spirit so that Christ may dwell in you more and more. I pray that you may grasp how great the love of Christ really is. I pray that you may know this love 100%. I know that this prayer is not a mere wish because God can and God does accomplish this. In other parts of Scripture he tells us that he does this through his Word and through the Means of Grace. Not only do I pray for this for you, I work for it. I tell you God’s Word, I baptize in the name of our Triune God, and I distribute the Lord’s Supper so that the Holy Spirit may continue to work in your hearts.
It is my prayer during this month that we celebrate fathers, that you honor your heavenly Father by growing in God by digging even deeper into his Word and taking more advantage of the opportunities your church gives to you to grow in this love and knowledge. Happy Father’s Day!
In Christian Love,
Pastor Dave Fleischmann
Other items to include in the newsletter:
I am hoping that somebody will do an article for VBS (the one-day Bible Camp).
Service Times: A reminder for the switch of service times beginning July 6 to Trinity at 9 AM (with Bible Class at 8:15 AM) and Beautiful Savior at 10:45 AM.
Outdoor Service: The outdoor service will be June 29 at Trinity at 10:00 AM followed by a picnic with hot dogs (provided) and potluck for the other food.
Birthdays: On my birthday list (from the birthdays filled out on the Member Information Sheets) I have:
Leah Lumley on June 13; Joleen Mead on June 15; Leon Jacobson on June 29.
Calendar:
The Sundays should all be Trinity Bible Class 8:15 AM; Trinity Worship 9 AM; Beautiful Savior Worship 10:45 AM; Campfire Devotion. The one exception will be June 29 which is Outdoor Service 10 AM @ Trinity (no Campfire Devotion). Also on June 22 there is no Trinity Bible Class.
Mondays: Nothing
Tuesdays: June 3: Trinity Council 7 PM; June 17: Beautiful Savior Church Council 7 PM
Wednesday: June 4, 18, 25 Midweek Bible Class 7 PM @ B. Savior
Thursdays: June 12: Trinity Ladies’ Group 7 PM
I do not yet know when the Spiritual Communications meeting will be.
Tues-Thurs, June 10-12, Pastor at Minnesota District Convention.
Thurs, June 19-Tues, June 24 Pastor on Vacation.
Kim mentioned a VBS meeting sometime also. I don’t know when they wanted that for. I was not able to be at that meeting.
I think that is everything. Thanks! ~Pastor

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Favorite Recipes
Apple Salad

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 large apples, chopped (about 6 cups)
4 Snickers candy bars (2.07 oz. each) cut into 1/2 inch pieces Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in Apples and candy bars. Refrigerate until serving.
This recipe submitted by Kim Fleischmann Please enjoy this recipe!
If you would like to submit your favorite recipe please send it to: denise.schneider@frontier.com or give it to Pastor.

Interview with Jon Fleischmann

Congratulations to a recent Hayfield High School graduate! Jon plans on attending MLC to study theology, and then on to the Seminary in Wisconsin to become a pastor.
Jon filled his high school career with a variety of activities. He participated in both Concert and Jazz Band, Choir and Folk Choir, Track and Field, Cross Country and FFA, just to name a few. Jon hopes to continue many of these activities at MLC including Cross Country and will try out for Men’s Choir and Wind Symphony.
Growing up as a member of a pastor’s family allowed Jon to prepare for the ministry from a very young age. Not only was there always a strong faith present in his home but he also saw all the blessings of a pastor’s life. He recalls how in kindergarten he thought his dad’s job was cool. He even drew a picture of himself in a robe to see how he would look as a pastor. Jon feels sharing God’s word with others as a pastor is a special blessing.
There are many joys in church that Jon values: every Communion Sunday, Baptism, Confirmation and services with special music like Choir. He is strengthened when he sees all the faith found in our members, and how close a church family can be as they come together to connect with God!
God’s Blessing on your future plans Jon!

Jon’s Favorite Bible Passage
1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”

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June 2014

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 B. Savior-Worship-9 am Trinity- Worship 10:45 / Campfire Devotion	2	3 Trinity Church Council / 7 pm	4 VBS Meeting 6 pm @ B. Savior / Midweek Bible Study 7 pm @ Beautiful Savior	5	6	7
8 B. Savior-Worship-9 am, Bible Class 10:15 am Trinity- Worship 10:45, Bible Class 11:45 / Campfire Devotion	9	10 / Pastor will be at Minnesota District Convention	11 / Pastor will be at Minnesota District Convention	12 Trinity Ladies Group: 7 pm / Pastor at District Convention	13	14
15 B. Savior-Worship-9 am, Bible Class 10:15 am Trinity- Worship 10:45, Bible Class 11:45 / Campfire Devotion	16	17 / Beautiful Savior Church Council / 7 pm	18 / Midweek Bible Study 7 pm @ Beautiful Savior	19 / Pastor on Vacation	20 Pastor on Vacation	Pastor on Vacation
22 B. Savior-Worship-9 am, Trinity- Worship 10:45, Pastor on Vacation	23 / Pastor on Vacation	24 / Pastor on Vacation	25 / Midweek Bible Study 7 pm @ Beautiful Savior	26	27	VBS 9 am-3 pm @ Beautiful Savior
Trinity-Joint Outdoor Service 10 am followed by Potluck lunch Campfire Devotion	30

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June Birthdays

Garrett Degen June 1
Orianna Degen June 2
Marilyn Dimmel June 7
Coltan Uthke June 9
Leah Lumley June 13
Jenna Anderson June 14
Allen Putz June 14
Eunice Wesley June 14
Joleen Mead June 15
Phyllis Jacobson June 23
Leon Jacobson June 29
Cleo Bruckmeier June 29
Caden Capp June 30
Mike Carson

Join us for the annual outdoor service

A place to share
information

On June 29th, Trinity will host the annual Outdoor Joint Service at 10:00 a.m.
Invite your friends and neighbors to this unique outdoor to hear of Christ’s great love for us.
Following the service, a potluck lunch will be served (hot dogs will be provided). Please bring your favorite dish to pass!
We look forward to seeing you there!! This space available for your news!
Please help us keep the newsletter going by submitting an article when you have information or updates to share.
We are looking for articles that may include Committee meeting updates, Council news, Member stories or even a book or movie review. Also every month we like to put in a favorite recipe from one of the members.

Baby Bottles

Just a reminder that the baby bottles below the mailboxes at Beautiful Savior are to support the New Beginnings Home for Mothers which was in Colorado and is moving to Wisconsin. Please take a flyer by the bottles for more information. If you wish to give a check toward this, you may make out the check to Beautiful Savior Women’s Society. They can be given to Georgia or Karen by Father’s Day, June 15.

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VBS 2014: Fun & Faith

This year Vacation Bible School will be a one-day bible camp on June 28 from 9-3 pm at Beautiful Savior. VBS will include: Opening devotion, lesson, activities, games, singing, morning snack and lunch. The closing service, followed by root beer floats, will be from 2-3 pm. Our theme this year is Gone Fishing and will be based on lessons from Luke 5: 1-11.
VBS is a family event (ages 3 and up) and for adults of all ages. This is a great outreach opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to hear the Word of God and learn of Christ’s love for us. -Please RSVP by June 20th to (507) 437-6948.
If anyone is interested in helping out with the VBS please let Pastor know.

Trinity Ladies Group

Trinity Ladies Group met on May 8th at 7 p.m. with Judy serving a delicious treat. The May edition of the LWMS Mission calendar was read, and Pastor presented a devotion on 1 Samuel 17.
Between Ladies Group and Congregational giving $40 was donated to LWMS.
It was decided that for our next monthly mission donation we would sponsor our Befriend A Mission school in Colorado.
The next meeting will be on June 12 at 7 p.m.

Memorial Day Service & Potluck

On Monday, May 26, the Grand Meadow Legion traveled to 13 local cemeteries to honor the memory of those who have served in the military. Their 2nd to last stop is always Trinity’s cemetery, east of the church.
A small program was conducted by the Legion which includes the reading of all the names of the Veterans, a 21-gun salute, and a trumpet duet of Taps.
This year 36 people (Trinity members and visitors) attended. Following the program, 17 people gathered for a potluck in the Parsonage garage.
A nice time was had by all who attended this patriotic tradition!

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
22980 630th Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-4006
www.trinityevlutheranchurch.weebly.com

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
2103 8th St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6461
www.beautifulsavioraustin.org

Recent College Graduates

Travis Hammermeister, son of Ron and Glenda, graduated from Riverland Community College with a degree in Collision Repair. He is employed as a technician at Kuehn Motors in Spring Valley.
Jacob Holst, son of Dan and Julie, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is employed at McNeilus Steel, Inc. in Dodge Center.
Sam Holst, son of Dan and Julie, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM degree. He is employed at Swine Vet Center in Saint Peter.
Leah Lumley, daughter of Mark and Ruth, graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato College of Education with a degree in Mathematics Teaching.