The
TRINITY TRUMPET
January 2015
TH E N E W S L E T T E R O F T R I N I T Y L U T H E R A N C H U R C H I N W I S C O N S I N DE L L S
Trinity Lutheran Church
Worship and
Education Schedule
Sunday at 9:45 am
Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Holy Communion
is served on the
first and third weekend
of each month and on
Wednesday preceding
the first and third
Sunday.
Contemporary Worship
Service is every third
Sunday at 9:45am
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday at
1:00 pm
Sunday at
8:30 am
Children’s Church
and Adult Bible Study
runs from Labor Day
to Memorial Day
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of
God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
The above verse was read during my installation service on Sunday, Dec. 14. I
take those words very seriously as your Pastor. I have been called to manage or be a
steward of God’s gifts of Word and Sacrament. It is my prayer that every day that I serve
as Trinity’s Pastor that I would be faithful.
To be faithful, I need your help. On Dec. 14 I promised to minister to the sick and
dying and to demonstrate a ready ministry centered in the Gospel. To best keep this
promise, I am including a list of when one should call their Pastor. This list is not
exhaustive, but rather given to help you consider when you should call me.
 When you enter or leave the hospital
The hospital will not call the church . The only way Pastor will know is if you, a family
member, or a friend calls. Call Pastor when you are leaving to avoid an unnecessary trip.
 When you get engaged
If you want to get married at Trinity, you will want to schedule your wedding as soon as
possible to reserve the church building on the date you want. If you want to be married
by Pastor, you will need to schedule premarital sessions with him.
 When a member or family member is near death
Pastor is willing to visit any member who is on their death bed at any time day or night.
He is also willing to be by the side of a family member who does not have a Pastor to be
there.
 When a member dies
Pastor is willing to meet with the family and have a prayer before the body is taken away.
He also meets with the family at the funeral home during the arrangements to help with
planning.
 When a baby is born
To celebrate together God’s gift of life and to schedule a baptism.
 When a surgery is scheduled
Pastor is willing to bring Communion the day before the surgery and loves to pray at the
surgery location the day of the surgery.
 When you may no longer be able to physically attend worship
If you are unable to physically attend worship due to any circumstance, especially an
extended period of time, Pastor is more than happy to bring Christ to you.
 When you need private confession and absolution
Some days there is nothing more comforting than to hear the words, “I forgive you.”
 When you need pastoral counseling
Pastor is here to apply God’s Word to whatever situation in life you are dealing with.
Again, this is not an exhaustive list. This is a list to encourage you to call me any time day
or night when you need a Pastor. When you call me, you are helping me to be faithful in
my service to you and our Lord Jesus. When you call me, I can better serve you with the
one thing that we always need, Jesus dying and rising for you.
In Christ,
Pastor Gehrke
Church Connections
CHURCH OFFICERS FOR 2015
SPECIAL WISHES TO MEMBERS
CELEBRATING “OVER 80”
BIRTHDAYS:
ELAINE HALL
Happy Birthday to all Trinity
members celebrating a birthday
in January
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Doug Jonas
Mike Bailey
Laurie Jonas
Board of Elders
Randy Gardner
Patrick Leege
Jason Leege
Glen Griggel
Board of Education
Barbara Jarvis
Jim Anacker
Erin Michalsky
Ellen Venne
Emilie Rockwell
Board of Stewards
Lori Udelhofen
Judy Owens
Vicki Winnes
Board of Trustees
Gene Harder
Larry Coon
Larry Kelly
Joel Hammerly
Dan Sellmeyer
Ron Birkholz
Board of Evangelism
Lloyd Bender
James Hesse
Marci Nichols
Kathee Ferris
Bible Study
Opportunities:
ADULT BIBLE
STUDY :
Adult Bible Class meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 in the
New Addition Room Join us and strengthen your faith!
Adult Bible Study on Sunday morning at 8:30 am.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Trinity Church and School for a Blessed 2015
For all members who are troubled or sick
INSTALLATION OF NEW
OFFICERS WILL TAKE PLACE ON
WEDNESDAY, January 7th and
SUNDAY, January 11th services
We still have openings on Board of Evangelism,
Board of Stewards and Board of Elders. Contact
Doug Jonas if you are interested in joining a board.
NEXT VOTERS MEETING
January 25th after church service
Church Council will meet on January
20th @ 8 pm
JANUARY
greeters
Jan. 4
Jan. 7
Jan. 11
Jan. 14
Jan. 18
Jan. 21
Jan. 28
Dave & Teri Kasten
Linda Matrick
Dave & Vivian Sellmeyer
Randy Gardner
Jim Anacker
Sandy Adee
Gerry Schultz
Join us for Kid’s
Church
Every Sunday
*We are always looking for volunteers to
teach a session. There is a sign-up sheet
in the hallway*
BUY SCRIP AND SUPPORT OUR CHURCH
 Online: go to
www.shopwithscrip.com, sign in
and use our church nonprofit
code (25CB8A5E36719)
 At church: pick up your order
forms on the table in the narthex
 Contact Brad Wohlrab at 608477-2154 or
[email protected]
for ordering or to answer any
questions
***A HUGE THANK YOU TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AND ALL MEMBERS THAT
HELPED TO GET THE
PARSONAGE READY FOR
PASTOR AND HIS FAMILY.
Pastor & Bonnie Schueler
Terry & Mary Jo Leege
Christian Leege
Alicia Richards
Carter Richards
Tyson LaMere
PLEASE WELCOME TO
TRINITY
Pastor Matthew, Emily,
Josiah and Eli Gehrke
We will be un-decorating the church on
Friday, January 9th at 1 pm
Please plan on coming and helping out
Thank you to everyone who helped make our
transition to Trinity and Wisconsin Dells so
smooth! From the men who helped carry
stuff from the truck, to the food that was
waiting for us when we arrived, from all the
work that was needed to get the parsonage
ready for us, to all the food that was
gathered on my installation day, from all the
well wishes and welcomes, to all the prayers
for us; you have made our time here so far a
true blessing from God. All pastor and family
can say is, “Thanks!”
Thanks -- Pastor Gehrke
Lutherans
For Life
CONTEST on SANCTITY
of LIFE
For students in Grades 6 through 12
(Any Lutheran student or student in a
Lutheran school)
Sponsored by the Council of Federation
Presidents, Lutherans For Life
Contest Guidelines:
1. Students will write a life-affirming
essay based on the 2015 Conference
theme: Created, Redeemed, Called
and Isaiah 43:1 ESV: But now says
the Lord---he who created you, O
Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear Not, for I have redeemed you; I
have called you by name, you are
mine.”
2. Examples of topics the essay could
deal with are: abortion, the
handicapped, infanticide, cloning,
stem cell research or euthanasia.
3. Essays should include student’s
name, grade (Identify school or
church) and email address. If entries
are submitted by a teacher or pastor,
please include name and email
address. This information should be
submitted on the title page. All
sources for references, statistics and
quotes should be incorporated within
the essay.
Grades 6 - 8 should submit essays up to 300
words
Grades 9 - 12 should submit essays up to
750 words
Essay Contest
2015
5. Winning entries (One from Grades 6-8
and one from Grades 9-12) from each
Send State entries to: [email protected]
6. Grand Prize for winning entry at each
level: $250 and free registration to the
October 30 - 31, 2015 Conference at
the Creation Museum, Petersburg KY.
7. All entries become the property of
Lutherans For Life
8. For questions or resources on the
sanctity of life, see: lutheransforlife.org
Federation should be submitted digitally by
May 1, 2015 to: [email protected]
YOUTH GROUP
We will be meeting every
Wednesday in the New
Addition Room at
6:15 pm.
Youth Group is for
students in grades 6-12.
We hope to see you there!!
4. Entries first should be submitted
digitally to your State LFL Federation
by February 28, 2015.
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL
The month of December has finished with a flurry
of activity. Most importantly, our School-Sunday
School service really sent a message or as we said
on Reformation Day, “Luther really nailed it.” We
did too on Dec. 17th. I hope you were with us to
Crown Him with Many Crowns, 5 to be exact. The
third crown was a crown of thorns which
reminded us of Jesus’ suffering and death for our
sins, and his gift to us of a crown of glory in
heaven. That is why we celebrate His birth at
Christmas time.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR
ALL SEASONS!
January 2015 will include many things for Trinity
Lutheran School:
Jan 5th School resumes
Chapel offerings will continue for housing people
in Baja, Mexico
Jan 8th Board of Education Meeting
Jan 14th Spelling Bee
Jan 22nd 2nd Quarter ends
Jan 23rd NO SCHOOL Teacher In-service
Jan 30th Report Cards issued
Help your elementary schooler ‘reset’ and
get back on track
If you run into a problem with a computer program, you can often fix it by pushing the “reset”
button. It gives you a chance for a fresh start and is an easy way to correct problems before they get
out of hand.
It may be time to push the reset button on your child’s school year as well. If her year is not going as
well as you’d hoped, here are a few ways you can reset for the rest of the year:
• Make change a family affair. If you’ve decided that your child needs to spend more time doing
homework, make it quiet time for the whole family. You can work on paperwork or read while
your child studies.
• Replace bad habits. While it’s hard to break a habit, it’s much easier to put a different one in its
place. If your child is in the habit of watching TV as soon as she walks in the door, suggest that
she read for 30 minutes instead. She’ll still have a chance to relax— but she will also strengthen
her reading skills.
• Get organized. This month, you can find lots of great-looking calendars available on sale. Look
for one your child will enjoy using. Then help her get in the habit of writing down things like the
day her book report is due. That can help avoid a last-minute panic.
• Celebrate successes. Help your child see the link between her new habits and her results. “You
studied for that test and got nine out of 10 correct. That’s great!”
STUDENTS GIVE BACK
PICTURES FROM
INSTALLATION
The students at Trinity Lutheran School gathered
3 months of food offerings during their chapel
services. The food was assembled into
“Christmas Food Baskets” and given away to
families in the school, church, and Dells
community. Just their way of giving love at
Christmas.
Pastor, Emily, Josiah and Eli Gehrke
Checking out the cakes
Pastors: Stevens, Gehrke,
Anacker, Benson
Laatsch, Jensen, Corlius
Trinity Lutheran Church
728 Church Street
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965
MONTHLY BIBLE VERSE: “ And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them
until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced
exceedingly with great joy.” Matthew 2:9-10
JANUARY 2015
Telephone: 608-253-3241
Fax: 608-254-7585
Dial-A-Devotion: 608-254-6414
Website:
http://www.trinitydells.org
E-mail: [email protected]