Pathways Marc h 2 0 09

TR IN I TY PRE S BY TER IA N C HURC H

TRINITY’S NEW SOUND SYSTEM

Did you know that one of the top reasons why visitors choose a
church is audio quality? It’s true: if visitors can’t hear the wor-
TRINITY ship service clearly, they will probably choose another church.
PRESBYTERIAN STAFF
That’s one reason why Trinity’s session decided to spend desig-
Pastor nated and memorial funds on a new sound system.
Gary Hanson
Home: (651) 501-1820 For months Trinity has been getting by with a borrowed sound
Cell: (651) 373-1821
gary@trinitywoodbury.orgsystem from member Brad Wright until a permanent replace-
ment could be installed, and in February technicians installed a
Administrator/Pastoral
new sound system into the sanctuary.
Care Coordinator The original system had been in place since the church was built
Dee Lindblom
Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:00pm in 1987 and it was clearly time to replace it. Numerous prob-
dee@trinitywoodbury.org lems prevented the system from being fully effective in the past
Cell:(651) 353-6724
several years and when the system finally stopped working last
year, Brad graciously loaned his personal equipment to the
Christian Education church.
Director
Carmen Speich But that’s all changed now. While replacing the central control
carmen@trinitywoodbury.org
Cell: (715) 310-7006 systems, the church installed new speakers supplying a more
even sound pattern across the entire sanctuary, rather than just
Church Musician in the center aisle. The new system also permits on-going up-
Joyce Piper
grades as the church’s needs and budget dictate.
Choir Director For now though, the system supports up to three wireless micro-
Neal Strand
phones (from one in the past), and several other audio inputs
Seminary Intern including state-of-the-art microphones to capture musical per-
Joa Sevlie formances, CDs and cassette tapes all of which were difficult or
Cell: (952) 303-2679
impossible with the old equipment.
Child Care Providers Interested members are invited to speak with Pastor Hanson or
Ali Peterson Brad Wright about running the new system during worship.
Nicole Rucker

2125 Tower Drive Daylight Saving Time begins on

Woodbury MN 55125 Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2
Phone & Fax: a.m.
(651) 738-0045
Set your clocks an hour
forward before you go to bed
Saturday!
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MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS FROM THE PASTOR…

I
t is no secret that this country is in troubled economic times--whether it’s the
mortgage meltdown, the plummeting stock market, or high unemployment and
company closings. The result is billion dollar bail-outs for some, budget cuts, belt
tightening for others, and cutbacks. The official diagnosis is a “severe global eco-
nomic recession,” the likes of which Americans have not seen since the Great Depres-
sion. Now I understand a little bit more of what my mother always talked about when
she said, “I grew up during the Depression, and we reused tin foil; we never threw away
paper or magazines; and you sat at the table until you cleaned every morsel on your
plate!”
In times like these, I think it’s a natural inclination for us to simplify, and focus on
what really matters—things like family and friends, and investing in relationships. And,
along with this “hunkering down,” we try to become even more self-sufficient. Unfortu-
nately, this can often lead to additional problems. In tight economic times, experts say
that people are more prone to “cocoon”—we go out less, we stay home more. And for
some, especially one person and single heads of households, the decrease in human
connection can spiral into a deepening sense of isolation and loneliness. The result is the
loss of social capital, a “social recession,” so to speak.
Social recession hits hard. When you lose your job, self-doubt sets in. When you lose
your house, you lose your neighbors, your school, your community. Expectations dimin-
ish. Pessimism creeps in. The church suffers, too--when the dollars disappear, some of
the church’s specialties like outreach and mission giving also suffer. The temptation for
the church is to do what everyone else is doing—pull back, play it safe with no increase
in the budget; just take care of ourselves.
I heard that Mr. Rogers, the kindly, cardigan-wearing kids’ TV show host and the in-
spiration for my “Mr. Hanson’s Neighborhood” at recent Trinity talent shows, came to re-
gret saying and singing to a generation of American children, “You are special.” Appar-
ently in his later years, Mr. Rogers was afraid he had taught these children to feel too
special about themselves, too loved! He was concerned they weren’t balancing an ap-
propriate sense of self esteem with a sense of humility and regard for others.
Congregations can miss this balance, too. I believe now more than ever that
churches must be on the look-out for reaching out and cultivating a strong sense of mis-
sion toward others. It’s been said that the church exists for those who are not yet a part
of it. A humorous sign says: “Due to rising energy costs and recent budget cuts, we re-
gret to inform you that the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off!” Since we
at Trinity are serious in our church commitments and mission outreach, we need to re-
main what Jesus calls the “Light of the World,” especially during this social recession.
Gary
MARCH 2009
Committees
Adult Education
Marnelle Anderson 735-
3287
Building & Grounds
Greg VanderVeer 739-3032
Christian Education
Kirk Breen 436-4212
Clerk of Session
Pat Kimbrough 714-0704
Communications
Susan Jamison 578-7100
Long Range Planning
Darryl Willison 739-2674
Mental Health Group
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Mission & Action
Pat Channer 735-7741
Moderator of Deacons
Cheri McCreary 735-9094
Newsletter
Mark Allen 204-3188
newsletter@trinitywoodbury.org
Nominating
Stacie Anderson
612-483-2630
Nursery Coordinators
Tina Hacker 714-9671
Pastoral Care
Gary Hanson 738-0045
Personnel
Steve Theiss 578-9348
Prayer Chain
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Shared Ministry
Wilson Ekinde 501-3661
Special Events
Barb Freeman 731-1220
Stewardship & Finance
Jay Wilkinson 731-7607
Worship
Ruth Bloom 739-0715
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
What a busy time of year
it has been!
The youth have been
keeping me on my toes
lately…we have been
working hard during Sun-
day School and LOGOS,
planning the Ash Wednes-
day service, planning the
Pizza Fundraiser, and in-
between we have First
Sunday’s, cinnamon roll
sales, a ski retreat, and
planning for retreats and
more.
These same involved and
busy youth are going to
Mexico this summer
through the Intercambio Cultural Exchange, and there has been
talk of taking a week this summer to do a more local mission
opportunity as well! A big thanks goes out to the youth for
working so hard these last few months. We are excited to see
what happens with the pizza fundraiser and are hoping to make
it an annual event!
Not only is Trinity keeping me busy, and working at camp too,
but there is one interesting thing that I have been up to that I
thought I would share. I have recently joined a team of people
working at a new non-profit organization called Thirst Missions.
(You can find the website at www.thirstmissions.org for more
information and beautiful photos!) With this group I am going
to be a Mission Consultant and Trip Leader to their mission des-
tination of Belize in Central America. I had a training in Atlanta
a few weeks ago, and am spending 10 days in Belize during the
first weeks of March for hands-on training.
International mission is something that I’ve experienced before
while working in Germany, and I am excited to see what God
will be teaching me and others as we embark on this new ad-
venture! Please feel free to ask questions if you’re interested in
mission work or if you’re just curious.
Carmen, Christian Education Director
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
30 Hour Famine
On March 27 and 28, the Trinty Youth are going to be hungry.
In fact, some might say that they are even starving. Yet it will
only be a glimmer of insight into how much of the world lives,
as we do our 30 Hour Famine together. Normally when the
youth have an overnight, we make it a lock-in and we have
candy, treats, pizza and pop. This lock-in, however, will be quite
different.
We are doing the 2009 30 Hour Famine to raise awareness in
ourselves and spend some time with God without the comfort of
a full stomach. We will spend the time in fellowship, worship
and prayer as we listen and spend time with God.
Pizza Fundraiser
Get ready, because on March 14, there is going to be pizza… everywhere!
The first annual Trinity Pizza Fundraiser, called “Slice of Heaven,” will
be held in fellowship hall. The Trinity youth will be wining and dining
their guests as they select their favorite kind of pizza and enjoy the at-
mosphere. Come anytime between 4-8 pm.
The youth have been working with area businesses, and
together have found three pizza chains that are working
with us to prepare this fundraiser; Broadway, Pizzano’s
and Umbria.
Tickets will be on sale each Sunday until Sunday, March 8. Ticket prices
for adults are $6 and children are $4. Adult tickets include two slices of
your choice of pizza, salad, breadsticks and pop. Children’s tickets in-
clude one slice of pizza and salad, breadsticks and pop. There will be
Coldstone Creamery ice cream for sale for $3 if you care to enjoy some
after dinner. We hope to see you all there!
Family Place
The youth group will be serving the meal at the Family Place in downtown St. Paul on
March 22. The group will meet at 2pm at Trinity to drive there and will be back to
church by 7pm.
Spring Retreat
Mark your calendars for May 29-31 for the third annual Trinity Youth spring retreat.

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MISSION AND ACTION NEWS

Thank you!
A few weeks ago, as chairperson of the Mission and Action Committee, I made a plea
in church for generous donations to the Food Shelf and Clothes Closet because of the
great need. Your response was impressive! Mission is what we are SUPPOSED to do;
Action is what we DO do and “do” you did. It filled my trunk! You have reaffirmed my
reason for joining Trinity Church in the first place: that Trinity’s people were warm,
welcoming and generous. We thank you for rising to the occasion and we thank you in
advance for your continuing donations of food and clothing. I transport your donations
every Friday between noon and 1:00. I am counting on you to awe me again each
week, and the people who are recipients of your generosity are also counting on you.
Blessings on you all!!
Pat Channer, Mission and Action Committee Chair

MISSION SPOTLIGHT: EXTRA INNINGS

For the past 10 years, Trinity Presbyterian Church has sponsored Extra Innings Learning
Lab as a mission project. Twice a week during the school year, youth from the commu-
nity of Landfall receive help in the areas of basic mathematics, reading and writing
skills, study and organizational skills, and improving English language skills. In addition
to academic support, youth develop relationships with caring adults.
While academic success is the goal of each session, the friendships formed between stu-
dents and volunteers are also part of what keep the program strong. Each week there
are new stories to tell. Some of these stories include a seventh grade girl who inquires
about college and wants to learn more about her tutor’s college experience, a third
grade boy who reported to his teacher that the high point of the week is spending every
Thursday night with his tutor, a second grade boy who proudly wore his Cub Scout uni-
form to a session to show off to his tutor, and a third grade girl who draws pictures and
makes cards to thank her tutor for helping her every week.
In addition to the importance of student/tutor relationships, is the support of students'
teachers and families. Teachers provide guidance and training to tutors as to how to
best work with their students. Teachers report that they have noticed improvement in
students' grades and more positive attitudes toward school. For the past 2 years, ele-
mentary school students who have received tutoring have made adequate yearly pro-
gress (AYP). Parents are also very grateful for the program. Many parents report that
their children enjoy coming to tutoring sessions and it is a relief to know that
their children are getting the support they need to be successful in school.
Thank you to Trinity Presbyterian Church for your dedication to such a meaningful and
important mission project. Extra Innings has truly become an important part of many
peoples' lives.
Susan Lundin, Extra Innings Director
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MISSION AND ACTION NEWS

Love in Action in the Congo
One day while walking through the village of
Tshikaji, mission co-worker Nancy Haninger
was asked to visit the home of Mamu Tshiela.
She was a widow, blind from cataracts and liv-
ing in a crumbling hut. During a great thunder-
storm, a wall of her home fell on her. Without
any family she was totally alone, dependent on
intermittent charity from neighbors for food.
Nancy arranged a consultation with Dr. Roget,
the ophthalmologist at Tshikaji’s Good Shep-
herd Hospital. He agreed to perform cataract
surgery on Mamu Tshiela. Nancy writes, “You
cannot imagine the joy of this woman when she
regained her sight! She best expressed it in
saying that she could now do the thing that she
missed the most-walk to church and join the
other Presbyterian women in the choir!”
Still, Mamu Tshiela had no means of fixing her
house. The local Presbyterian church responded
by organizing a group of youth who, though desperately poor themselves, went to work
and constructed a new home for her. With funds from Presbyterians in the United State
the house was upgraded to include a solid door, windows that closed, and a roof that
didn’t leak.
Nancy and Mike remind us that that we can learn much about love from the actions of
those lacking even the essentials of life themselves, who behaved as the widow com-
mended by Jesus in Mark 12:42-44.
Please support the work of our Partners in Ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo
and PC(USA) People in Mission through your prayers: The Presbyterian Community of
Kinshasa , the Presbyterian Community of Congo , the Universite Protestante au Congo,
Dr. Michael Haninger, obstetrician/gynecologist, physician, Nancy Haninger, certified
nurse midwife, Inga Sthreshley, team ministry, Dr. Lawrence Sthreshley, health consult-
ant in Africa, Valerie Shepard, team ministry, and Rev. Walt Shepard, Jr., theological
college consultant/pastor.
Prepared by Joan Nichols

DINNER AROUND THE WORLD – This year’s dinner will take place
on Saturday, March 21, and will feature Northern Italian Cuisine. It will
be hosted by Doug and Evie Ryden, 390 Bluebird Lane in Woodbury
(578-1521). The sign up sheet and recipes are in the Welcome Room.
This dinner is always a very fun and delicious event, and all adults are
invited.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
At the annual meeting of the congregation of Trinity Presbyterian Church in January, it
became evident that a number of our members did not realize that the operating budget
for our church does not include payments that we are obligated to pay toward the mort-
gage for our expanded building. Let’s try to set the record straight.
We have two budgets and we have asked our members to contribute toward each. The
operating budget includes the day to day expenses of Trinity along with payments for
missions beyond our congregation. The largest portion of this budget, as it is for most
churches, is for wages and benefits for our staff: our minister, administrator/pastoral
care coordinator, Christian education director, seminary intern, choir and music staff,
and childcare workers. For Trinity, this amounts to over 71% of our operating budget.
The next largest share is for the day-to-day expenses of caring for the building, includ-
ing utilities, repairs, insurance, snow removal and lawn mowing. This uses almost 13%
of our operating budget. The other 16% supports all of our programs (worship, Christian
education, youth, etc.) and our missions to others beyond our congregation, including
the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We have a stewardship campaign each year for the
operating budget. For 2009, these items total over $259,000.
In addition to the operating budget, we also have a capital expenditure budget. This is
for all of those assets we use that have a longer life span than one year, such as the
mortgage on the building, roof and heating system replacements and other items used
for a long period that don’t need to be replaced each year. This past fall, we conducted a
3-year capital campaign in addition to our annual operating stewardship campaign. Our
goal was $325,000 with included $252,000 of required mortgage payments over 3
years. We also wanted to be able to make some additional payments toward the princi-
pal of our mortgage loan and a few other capital items like replacing the sound system
in the sanctuary. Unfortunately, the pledges we received amounted to less than
$210,000 toward this goal. Instead of only reminding people about their pledges to the
3-year campaign during the next two years, we will need to be asking members to dig
deeper just to pay the mortgage.
Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Jay Wilkinson, Stewardship and Finance Committee Chair
“The entire tithe of the herd and flock-- every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod-- will
be holy to the LORD.” Numbers 18:21

Lenten Women’s Bible Study

Fridays 10:00 – 11:30 AM at Trinity
From February 27 through April 10, The Wounds of Jesus by Christian Baxter will be dis-
cussed. Quoting from the forward, “We sometimes forget that Jesus was a physical be-
ing...what he was as a material body was part of what God communicated in his whole
identity...Meditation on the wounds of Jesus is an ancient custom.” Join us as we con-
sider Jesus’ back, feet, hands, side, head and heart – and end with a special commemo-
ration on Good Friday. Any woman is cordially invited to visit at any time. Questions?
Please call Beth (501-1820).
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PARISH PERSONALS
Our sympathies are extended to Florence Norby and family. LeRoy Norby passed away
on February 14, and a memorial service was held for him at Trinity on February 19.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

4 Greg VanderVeer Dan Schenck

5 Devon Breckle Jane Willison
6 Trish Doyscher Dennis Kimbrough
8 Jay Wilkinson Pam Drehmel
10 Megan Rooney 24 Andy Mayfield
12 Lacy Gram 25 Sean Finn
13 Kevin Bensen Mike Schenck
Caris Werden Laura Theiss
14 Allison Fisher Ryan Schenck
Liam Pendal Kelsey Strand
Brian Fisher 29 Debi Espe
Sue Betten
18 Dorianne McCreary
Arlene Richards
Julie Sinks

Financials Jan 2009 Month Actual YTD Actual Year Budget

Total Program Donations $18,215.92 $18,215.92 $259,562.45

Total Program Expenditures $19,043.84 $19,043.84 $259,520.38
Donations Less Expenses ($827.92) ($827.92) $42

Bldg Expansion Donations $3,876.22 $3,876.22

Bldg Expansion Expenses $7,053.00 $7,053.00

Mortgage Balance $807,067.20

PARENTS NIGHT OUT — March 13, 2009 6:00-8:30pm
Parents with younger children are invited to attend a Parent’s Night at the church. Adults will
enjoy a potluck dinner and games while the children are cared for by volunteers in another part
of the church. Sign up for child care or to attend in the Welcome Room. Contact Kara Klink (735
-0866) with questions.
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DEACON BEACON
New deacon: Sue Schenck
We welcome Sue Schenck as Trinity’s new deacon. She joins Cheri McCreary
(moderator), Anna Sikorski, Arlene Richards, Garry Espe, Michele Ryden, Mark Allen,
Julie Sinks and Sandy Strand. Sue is finishing the term of Dave

T
hank you Behler, who had to resign for personal reasons. We thank Dave for
to Bob his service.
Ander-
son, Red Cross Blood Drive results
who, although We collected 18 units of blood. In addition, three individuals couldn’t
he is no longer a complete their donations, and 7 people were turned away for various
deacon, offered reasons. A big thank you goes out to Virginia Geer, Ruth Bloom and
to chair this very Josh Anderson for assisting at the event, and to Pastor Hanson for all
important drive. his help leading up to the January 30th event.

FROM OUR INTERN

There are so many things going through my head, as I sit down to pen these words. As I look
back over my life, I see how God was leading me towards, and preparing me for seminary.
However, as I look back over the last three years, I realize how little I understood about how my
seminary experience would change me.
This experience has been exhilarating, overwhelming, a rapid rush to meet deadlines, fulfilling,
emptying, incredible and humbling. More than once I have had my feet knocked out from under
me; every once in a while I did not know if I really wanted to get back up.
On January 29th of this year, I once again needed to make that decision. That morning just as I
was heading out the door, I received a call: a young woman I had known for twenty years, who
had grown up in my youth group, who I had gone on week-end retreats and short-term mission
trips with, whom I loved and who I had had incredibly long, honest and vulnerable talks with, at
the age of 24, had ended her own life. My life, and my ministry, would never be the same.
From the very beginning of working with teenagers and young adults, I am at ease; I tend to
know what to say, when to say it, when to be quiet, when to push and when to pull back. This
is a God-given talent - inborn, mostly unlearned, natural - nothing I can really claim credit for.
But suddenly, in a moment, I began to question many of my foundational beliefs - the basics of
my life with God and my ministry.
The next ten days were some of the most difficult in my life. Every area of my life - physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual, came under assault. Each day became increasingly more chal-
lenging to get through. But God met me, at each and every turn. It was not under my own
strength that I endured; it was as though God carried me.
(Continued on page 10)

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday evenings 6:45 - 7:30 throughout Lent will feature a Lenten
Study led by our pastor in the church library. March 4, 11, 18, 25, April
1, 8. Call Gary Hanson (738-0045) if interested.
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PASTORAL CARE MESSAGE

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.” – Colossians 4:2

I recently read an interesting survey by The Barna Group that described the “ups and
downs” of pre-teens aged 8-12. Of the 608 youths from throughout the United States,
the survey discovered that 91% of adolescents get punished by their parents if they are
caught using bad language; almost 75% said their parents enforce a strict curfew; and
67% of young people noted that the amount of television they are allowed to watch is
limited by their parents. So, if your kids tell you that you are the strictest parent on the
face of the earth, know that you have a lot of company!
One finding that really surprised me was that while most kids surveyed were involved in
a church, only 38% said that churches have made a positive difference in their life. Even
fewer, 34%, said that prayer is very important to them, and 57% shared that they
would rather be popular than do what is morally right. Researcher George Barna
stressed that the results of the study underscore the importance of parents taking the
lead in the spiritual development process of their children, and of establishing faith prac-
tices within the family.
We have just begun the liturgical season of Lent, and I think this is an excel-
lent time to cultivate family-oriented spiritual practices that focus on the three
traditional Lenten practices – prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. As a young
child, my family emphasized the practice of fasting and “giving up something
for Lent” so that we came to appreciate all that God had given us. The money
saved was then brought to school to send to the missions. Each time a class-
room collected $5 it was able to “adopt” an impoverished child, and pray especially for
his/her well-being. These practices of fasting, almsgiving and prayer made Lent a very
special and meaningful time for me.
I hope that each of your families will determine what values are important to you, and
develop practices that make Lent a season of spiritual growth. You might make prayer a
part of your daily family life by reading a short bible passage and reflecting on its mes-
sage. Perhaps encourage children to choose an activity that fosters almsgiving: bring
food for the food shelf, cook a meal at Family Place, visit shut-ins, etc. You might even
consider “fasting” from the frantic pace of activities during Lent and use the time to dis-
cuss what a relationship with God means for your particular family.
I wish you all a blessed and meaningful Lent,
Dee Lindblom
(Continued from page 9)

As Christians, we know that God wants to be our strength. Unfortunately, all too often, espe-
cially as Americans, we have learned to rely on ourselves sometimes oblivious to the fact of how
much God wants to walk with us on our journey. While this year, 2009, has already been ex-
tremely difficult, I come away with a truly renewed sense of God in my life, working through me,
ministering to others. I did not have the strength to deal with all that life threw at me after Jes-
sica died, but God was. We truly serve an awesome God.
Joa Sevlie
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HEALTHY MIND MATTERS

DID YOU The topic of suicide is difficult to talk about, and I hope that by shar-
KNOW? ing my family’s story people will recognize that refusing to talk
about it will not eradicate suicide, and it may prevent those who
Every 18 minutes
another life is lost to have lost loved ones this way from healing.
suicide. In January of 1975, my aunt Gladys died from suicide. Perhaps it
The strongest risk should not have been a shock, because her mother had been in and
factor for suicide is out of the hospital as a result of what we now know was depression.
depression.
Yet, our family never spoke of my grandmother’s illness, so we
Males are four times knew little about depression and were unaware of the connection
more likely to die between suicide and mental illness. Research has shown strong evi-
from suicide than are
females.
dence that mental disorders, which commonly affect those who
commit suicide, can run in families. I personally live with depres-
Suicide is the third-
sion, as do other family members, and bulimia and anxiety disorders
leading cause of
death for young can also be found in my family tree.
people between the To this day, my dad struggles with his sister’s death, with the fact
ages of 15 and 24.
that she “took her own life.” I doubt that he has ever used the word
RESOURCES “suicide” in connection with her death. As a family, we still do not
speak of the mental illness in our genes, and I find this troubling.
National Not naming an illness does not make it go away, and ignoring the
Institute of reality that a person’s brain functions differently can be deadly.
Mental Health Warning signs go unrecognized and unheeded, and family survivors
www.nimh.nih.gov are left with the guilt that they didn’t notice what was happening.
National While everyone who lives with depression or some diagnosed mental
Alliance on illness will not commit suicide, I urge you to be aware of the possi-
Mental Illness bility.
(651) 645-2948 On Monday, March 23, Trinity’s Mental Health & Wellness Committee
is sponsoring a presentation from SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices
www.nami.org
of Education), one of the nation's first organizations dedicated to
Children’s suicide prevention and a co-founding member of the National Coun-
Mental Health cil for Suicide Prevention. Spence Morley will cover the symptoms of
Crisis Line depression, the link to suicide, the warning signs of possible suicide
(651) 290-8999 and some ideas of what we can do to help prevent it. Please join us
from 6:30 – 8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This presentation is free
Suicide Hotline and the public is warmly invited to attend; come and bring family
1-800-784-2433 and friends.
Dee Lindblom

GRIEF SHARE: GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

King of Kings Lutheran Church is beginning a 13-week inter-denominational support
group for people grieving the loss of someone close. The registration fee is $15, and
community members are invited to attend the Thursday evening sessions, March 5 –
May 28, 7-9 pm. King of Kings is located at 1583 Radio Drive, Woodbury; call 651-738-
3110 to register.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ACTIVITIES AT TRINITY

Sunday Schedule March Upcoming Events
Pastor’s Column 2
Education Hour Schedule
March 13
Christian Education 3-4 9:00 am March 1
Parents Night Out
Worship Communion
(Details page 8)
Mission & Action 10:00 am March 8
5-6
News Daylight Saving March 14
Fellowship and
Coffee Time begins! Youth Mission Trip
Stewardship Corner 7 Pizza Fundraiser
11:00 am March 15
(Details page 4)
Birthdays and Jr/Sr High March 22
8 March 21
Events Education
March 29
11:00 am Dinner Around the
Deacon Beacon 9 World
-=-
(Details page 6)
Child care is avail-
Pastoral Care 10 able during worship March 23
service SAVE presentation,
Healthy Mind 6:30 pm
11
Matters (Details page 11)

Additional parking is available in New Horizon’s parking lot

directly across from Trinity and by parking along one side
of the driveway.