TRINITY

NEWSLETTER

HOFFMAN, ILLINOIS AUGUST 2008

Trinity Lutheran Church

8700 Huey Road

Hoffman, IL 62250

Pastor Stephen Krenz

Church 495-2545

Home 495-2777

Mr. Mark Belli –Principal

School 495-2246

e-mail trinityhof@frontiernet.net

web site http://frontiernet.net/~lutherantrinity/

WORSHIP SERVICES:

Saturday–7:00 pm Sunday – 8:30 am

Saturday -6:10

Starting July 13^th

9:45 am – Sunday school/ Bible Classes

Trinity Lutheran Mission Statement

In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament, the mission of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Illinois is to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our congregation, community, and the world (John 20:23, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 28:18-20). Our members will be equipped through the Word of God with the faith, skill, knowledge and desire to live as witnesses of Christ’s love.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17

“LET US COME BEFORE HIM WITH THANKSGIVING…PSALM 95:2A

Dear friends and members of Trinity,

As a child I remember returning to school in the fall and summarizing what happened during my summer vacation. While this summer has not exactly been a vacation much has happened congregationally and personally of which I/we can give thanks. Bear with me, as I highlight my summer under the theme “Thanks be to God…

Thanks be to God for the eight congregational baptisms we have had since the May 24^th.

Thanks be to God for the sixty helpers at this years VBS.

Thanks be to God for the eighty eight children participating in this years VBS.

Thanks be to God for servants like Rev. Jim Gimbel who spoke at our June 14^th outdoor service.

Thanks be to God for Camp Restore in New Orleans.

Thanks be to God for the eight local servants who went and helped remodel a home in New Orleans.

Thanks be to God for summer nights without meetings.

Thanks be to God for the chance to run with my children.

Thanks be to God for the life of faith and heavenly joy granted to Howard Woker, Robert Terry, Carl Nottmeyer, and Walter Wessel.

Thanks be to God for Junior, Joanne, Michael, and William Kleiboeker, who faithfully tend to the lawn care needs of the church, school, and cemetery.

Thanks be to God for the chance to recharge my batteries at pastor camp (four weeks at the Seminary).

Thanks be to God for patient and caring teachers/professors.

Thanks be to God for in-laws who help with child care.

Thanks be to God for corn on the cob, strawberries, and peaches.

Thanks be to God for Jesus who sustains me/us through thick and thin.

Blessings in Christ,

Pastor Krenz

CONGREGATIONAL SERVANT EVENT TO CAMP RESTORE

In August of 2005, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and its neighborhood were flooded when the levies of Lake Ponchartrain broke. Only about one dozen church members remained in the area. This congregation could have closed its doors and disappeared, but instead, they became Camp Restore and are actively practicing what we have learned about servanting. Construction, clean-up, lawn mowing, and prayer walks down the street are all part of daily routine at Camp Restore.

On first day orientation, Pastor Ed told us not to confuse Camp Restore with the TV show, “Extreme Home Makeover” as we would not make glamorous changes in the few days we were there. We quickly learned after meeting the people from New Orleans that the caring presence of the people from the church meant as much as the drywall we were hanging. We were a positive reminder of faith and these people are in need of anything positive because the negative reminders of the flood are still all around them. One of the most prominent reminders is the spray painted numbers on the front doors of many homes that were left by the National Guard when they did the search for bodies.

On previous youth group events I met a lady named Kathy Wendling. She now works for Ministry Recovery in New Orleans and she helps at Camp Restore. When she saw me, she quickly asked, “Where is your youth group?” I think she was a bit confused when I pointed at the table where Jim & Chris Tyberendt, Bill Lueking, Jim Roeckeman, Pastor Krenz, Dwayne Brink and Chuck Knuf were sitting. I simply responded that we brought our “senior” youth group this time. What I discovered is that our “senior” youth group was not a lot different from the high school youth group events I attended. Chris Tyberendt is still a born leader so he was assigned to help the slower students, I mean Pastor Krenz, learn how to operate a drill and apply mud to drywall. Bill Lueking and Jim Roeckeman had to be separated when they had their little spats over pencils and tools. Dwayne Brink and Chuck Knuf were quiet and did as they were told by the Team Leader, Jim Tyberendt and I applied first aid to the inevitable injury.

So, what did we learn from this experience? First, things go better when you start the day with devotions and prayer. Second, Pastor Krenz can pray when people from the south are giving their “Amens” and “Praise the Lord” in midsentence. Third, it really was about faith and community, not just construction. Last, a congregational servant event with adults can be very successful! It was a great trip. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this endeavor.

Blessings,

Kathie Knuf

Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Illinois 62250

Church Council Meeting, June 9, 2008 @ 8:00p.m.

The June 9, 2008 Church Council Meeting was called to order by President Bill Lueking with six members present. Mark Belli opened with devotion and prayer. The minutes from May were reviewed and were motion for approval by Jim Tyberendt and seconded by Don Draves. Then the minutes were approved and accepted as distributed.

Pastor’s Report: There is no report at this time.

Financial Report: Marcella Lueking sent the following report for May

General Fund $26,130.35

May Envelopes $24,092.00

Howard Woker Memorial 1,070.00

Loose Offerings 968.35

Synodical Budget 1,186.00

Debt Reduction 420.00 420.00

Thrivent 2,865.00 2,865.00

Total $30,601.35

Trustee’s Report: Gerald Hanke reported that Mark Belli has several projects at the school to be done for the summer. The floor will be done by August 1^st, 2008. The A/C in Rita’s school office is not working any longer and trustees will install a new unit in Rita’s office.

Cemetery Report: There is no report at this time.

Elder’s Report: There is no report at this time.

Youth Group Report: There is no report at this time.

Board of Education: Mark Belli reported on the State Recognition is tentatively set for October. The Preschool Program is looking to have 13 students at this time. The eight grade graduation went very well with nine students graduating. There are five who will be attending Carlyle High School and four will be attending Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School. Our theme for next year is “Rooted in Christ” from the book of Colossians 2:6-7. Mr. Tyberendt will teach science for the 7^th and 8^th grade and Mrs. Boester will teach math for the 3^rd and 4^th grade. There is a possibility that the band will meet 7:30a.m. or 7:45a.m. Mrs. Boester is working with three students on Algebra this summer. The finances for the the hot lunch program is in good shape. Thanks to the lunch ladies. The Trustees are doing an excellent job on the school.

Parish Education: There is no report at this time.

Old Business: There is no report at this time.

New Business: President Bill Lueking reported on the Consecrated Stewards Program (going beyond the “New Consecration Sunday” “Raising Annual giving by Raising Christian Stewards”) this is a four-phase process:

Decision Phase: The time in which the congregation considers participation in the program. The length of time will vary by congregation, depending on the approval process.

Preparation Phase: Approximately four weeks of prayer, preparation, and publicity prior to the congregational program phase.

Program Phase: Four weeks of concentrated emphasis on stewardship education and commitment.

Fulfillment Phase: In keeping with Capital Funding Services tradition of attention to follow-up, this phase addresses the initial offering, program evaluation, and ongoing attention to stewardship education.

A Catered meal will be provided to the congregation as a reward of their accomplishments. The Council recommends to Voters for approval to conduct this Consecrated Stewards program for our church.

Our Congregation is looking for a CORLHS representative to replace Ken Maschhoff, who will be taking a member at large position. Pam Twenhafel is one of our representatives and we are seeking a second representative. .

Endowment Fund has a June 2008 balance of $13,504.39. Most of the disbursement approved earlier have been made with the exception of money to Tuition Assistance.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted unapproved, Angie Atchison, Secretary

Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Illinois 62250

Church Voters Meeting, June 15, 2008 @ 7:00p.m.

The June 15, 2008 Church Voters meeting was called to order by President Bill Lueking with 20 members present. Pastor Krenz led us in devotion and prayer. The minutes from the March 16, 2008 meeting were reviewed. The minutes were motioned for approval by Dennis Nottmeyer and seconded by Deb Lueking. Then the minutes were accepted as distributed.

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Krenz prepared the attachment which includes the list of activities of Communion Calls, Baptisms, Adult Confirmations, Transfer In, Transfer Out, Funerals, and the General. Pastor Krenz gave an update on the upcoming classes he will be taking this summer. Pastors’ Summer Seminary classes are “Historical Theology, and a class on Evangelism/Assimilation. (June 4^th -15^th). Pastor Krenz prepared a list of books to read for the congregation during the summer. There are two summer Adult Bible classes starting July 13, 2008. The Tuesday Morning Prayer Group will start again at 6:30a.m. on July 8, 2008. Pastor Krenz wants to thank all of those who helped with the church directory. There are eight individuals who will be traveling to Camp Restore in New Orleans on June 28^th- July 3^rd). These eight individuals will be commissioned for service at the June 22, 2008 Service. Pastor wants to thank Kathy Knuf for her hard work. Bethlehem of Ferrin is gathering names in calling process. Trinity of Hoyleton ordination service for Seminarian Joshua Theilen will be on July 13, 2008 at 3:00p.m.

Elder’s Report: There is no report at this time.

Treasurer’s Report: The report was prepared, discussed as distributed.

Board of Education: Lyle Michael reported on the theme for next year will be “Rooted in Christ” this is taken from the Colossians 2: 6-7. The chapel shirts are being ordered with the theme on it. There are 13 students enrolled in the preschool program at this time. The preschool will be increased to a three day program. The 2008 graduation went exceptionally well with nine students graduating. The Board of Education went over the evaluations of the staff which went well. Mr. Belli challenged each staff member to improve something for the next year. A new handbook has been approved after adding a Bullying Policy (Cyber Bullying). We also approved the text book schedule English 2008. The school registration is set for August 6^th – 7^th, 2008. We have new desks for the 7^th and 8^th grade. The School Board of Education would like to thank the Endowment Fund Committee and the PTL for the money to purchase these desks. Mrs. Boester is working on and updating the computers this summer. Mr. Tyberendt will teach science for the 7^th and 8^th grade and Mrs. Boester will teach math for the 3^rd and 4^th grade.

Board of Parish Education: There is no report at this time.

Trustees: There is no report at this time.

Youth Group: There is no report at this time.

Cemetery Report: There is no report at this time.

Out Reach/Evangelism Committee Report: There is no report at this time.

Christ Our Rock High School’s Report: There is no report at this time

Old Business: There is no report at this time.

New Business: President Bill Lueking reported on the Consecrated Stewards Program divided into 4 phases, Decision Phase: The time in which the congregation considers participation in the program. Preparation Phase: Approximately four weeks of prayer, preparation, and publicity prior to the congregational program phase.

Program Phase: Four weeks of concentrated emphasis on stewardship education and commitment. Fulfillment Phase: In keeping with Capital Funding Services tradition of attention to follow-up, this phase addresses the initial offering, program evaluation, and ongoing attention to stewardship education. A Catered meal will be provided to the congregation as a reward of their accomplishments. The Council recommends the motion to move forward with this Consecrated Stewards Program, Mark Belli seconded. After discussion, the voters approved the motion as recommended by council.

Our Congregation is looking for a CORLHS representative to replace Ken Maschhoff, who will be taking an at large member position. Pam Twenhafel is one of our representative for the Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School Board. At this time, we have asked individuals to me our representative but have not been able to complete our search in time. We will continue our search and report back at the next meeting.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn with a hymn and a prayer. The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted unapproved, Angie Atchison, Secretary

Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Illinois 62250

Church Council Meeting, July 21, 2008 @ 8:00p.m.

The July 21, 2008 Church Council Meeting was called to order by President Bill Lueking with nine members present. Pastor Krenz opened with devotion, prayer, and hymn “Lord, Help us Walk Your Servant Way. The minutes from June were reviewed and were motion for approval by

Lyle Michael and seconded by Pam Westfall. Then the minutes were approved and accepted as distributed.

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Krenz reported on the membership listings.

Funerals: Carl Nottmeyer 06-10-08; Robert Terry 06-17-08; and Walter Wessel 07-16-08. Baptisms: Matthew Steinkamp 06-21-08; Peyton Benhoff 07-05-08; Zach Persing 07-19-08;

Landry Bennet Watts on 08-03-08 and Taylor Brooke Robert 07-27-08.

Pastor Krenz is doing a pre-marital guidance with Justin Palm and Christy Steig, and Carrie Buehler along with her fiancé Adam. Pastor gave an update on his docter ministry program for the summer, which is going well.

Financial Report: Marcella Lueking sent the following report for June.

General Fund $25,800.46

June Envelopes $21,372.00

Bernard Rowekamp(memorials and music) 150.00

Loose offerings 1,053.46

Carl Nottmeyer (memorial school) 830.00

Carl Nottmeyer (memorial church) 2,240.00

Carl Nottmeyer (debt retirement) 25.00

Howard Woker (memorial) 130.00

Synodical Budget 1,254.00

Debt Reduction 105.00

Thrivent 4,485.00

Endowment Fund Howard Woker 40.00

Total $31,684.46

Trustee’s Report: Don Draves reported on the sign that was blown over in front of the church. The trustee’s temporally propped the sign up. A few recommendations were discussed on what to do with the sign. The air condition in Rita’s School office at the school was replaced.

Cemetery Report: There is no report at this time.

Elder’s Report: Dave Maschoff reported on the organ. This organ was purchased in 1925. We received a bid on the organ from Wicks. Dave gave an update on Pastor’s Krenz doctrine ministry program. The program will be covering inactive ministry in the congregation. This is a two year project for Pastor.

The service in the park is set for June 28^th, 2009. Rev. James Hoppes will be the guest pastor on August 9^th, and 10^th, 2008. Jerry and Millie Rakers have donated bibles for the third graders they will be distributed on the 17^th of August. The Men’s Club will be giving out new bibles to the 7^th and 8^th graders during church services on August 24, 2008. The Elder’s approved the transfer of Angie Redeker on July 21, 2008. The Elder’s are calling people who haven’t attended church in a while to make sure things are going well.

Youth Group Report: There is no report at this time.

Board of Education: Lyle Michael reported there is an Assistant cook needed for the school. There is a need for the Girls Basketball Coach and Peewee Coach. There are currently 79 students for the school year.

Michelle Hill reported that there is an online program to help tutor children in reading and other subjects to help them improve.

Parish Education: Pam Westfall reported on VBS. There were 88 children and 60 helpers. The leaders are looking for one more person to help organize VBS. We are tentatively setting the dates for VBS on June 15^th thru 19^th, 2009. The Summer Sunday School will begin this Sunday with 2 Adult classes and 2 children’s classes. Lisa Krenz, Karen Belli, Joyce Michael are leading lessons on Psalms, this will be in the parsonage. Pastor will lead heroes of the Old Testament and will meet in Sanctuary. The children will meet in the quilting room and confirmation room. We are looking for a few more Sunday school teachers. The Men’s Club purchased Bibles for the 7^th and 8^th graders and will present them on August 17^th, 2008. Jerry Rakers donated Bibles for the 3^rd graders and will present them on August 17^th, 2008. The Resource Center is doing well with several items purchased over the last 3 months. There were 23 items purchased and 20 cards purchased equaling out to $245. We would like to give a special thank you to Chris Michael for taking care of this. Pastor has received several CORLHS applications. A possible 9 to 10 student from Hoffman will attend CORLHS next year. Trinity Fellowship Group bowled July 11^th, 2008 at Banks Bowl in Centralia. There will be a family pool party @ Pam Westfall’s from 3 to 6 p.m. Pastor is considering an additional prayer group for the fall and winter.

Old Business: President Bill Lueking reported on the Consecrated Stewards (going beyond the “New Consecration Sunday” “Raising Annual giving by Raising Christian Stewards”) this is a four-phase process:

October 19,2008 is our scheduled Sunday. We are planning on the Church Council to be part of the leadership team along with other volunteers. We have ordered manuals to be used to describe the required tasks and will be seeking leaders.A Catered meal will be provided to the congregation as a reward of their accomplishments and the details of the meal will be part of the work to be accomplished.

New Business: President Bill Lueking reported on the need for representaives to the district convention. The information was turned over to the Elders for their input. Our new CORLHS Congregation Representative will be Deb Robert for an initial term of 2 years. Lyle Michael motioned and Don Draves seconded the motion to accept Deb Robert as our CORLHS Representative and to forward this recommendation to the next Voter’s meeting for approval. Pam Twenhafel is a representative for CORLHS Representative as well.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting with a prayer and hymn.

Respectfully submitted unapproved, Angie Atchison, Secretary

Taldykorgan Tidbit

“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, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

So SAD . . .

Since our return to Kazakhstan at the end of March, there has been a significant change in our lives. The position that Morris accepted a call to serve in last July has been eliminated effective June 30, 2008. This decision was a shock to us and since then life has taken a new twist. We are busy sorting through our things, beginning to pack suitcases, and closing down the apartment.

Although our time in Taldykorgan was short, we praise the Lord for the opportunity to serve him among the people here. The time was filled with much joy and the work has been exciting. We have met many wonderful people and have seen how the Lord is working in their lives to further His Kingdom.

Thank you all for your wonderful support and encouragement while we served in both Russia and Kazakhstan. Each of you has been a vital part of the team for the work in this part of the world. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

So GLAD . . .

We are glad to welcome Colter Knippa to Taldykorgan from June 8 through August 10. He is the first short-term missionary to answer the call to serve here! His main focus will be at an English camp that Training Center Boomerang has held each summer for the past ten years. The camp is quite appropriately called “English in Nature.” Colter will serve for two weeks at the camp as an English coach and then return to the city for a break before his next two week session begins.

Colter contacted us about the possibility of serving in Kazakhstan after hearing about the need for camp counselors during our visit to Concordia Irvine this past February. He is very enthusiastic for this opportunity to serve as Christ’s ambassador to the people of Kazakhstan. If anyone would like to know more about short-term missionary work, please contact LCMS-World Mission at 1-800-433-3954 or www.lcmsworldmission.org.

We continue to work among the blind community and are glad to see how God is working through them.

Stepan called to ask if we had the New Testament on tape for his friend. We continue to encourage him to witness to his blind neighbors. Although we are not accustomed to drinking beer in the mornings, when Stepan and his wife Galya invited us for beer and pelmani (a meat filled dumpling) early one day we accepted and now have another special memory!
Alexander has contacted us about another friend of his who would like a complete set of the Bible in Braille as well as the New Testament in audio. What a joy it is to see how the Spirit is Ablaze! in individuals like Alexander as they are empowered to share the Good News of salvation.
Kanat and Morris met on the pedestrian street not too long ago. During their conversation Kanat mentioned that he had listened to some of the Bible tapes that had been provided for the blind agency library where he is library director. As many of you will recall, Kanat is the owner of the white Labrador named “Larry” that had 7 pups this past winter. Kanat also shared that Larry will not have anymore pups because 7 pups in a small apartment is a real challenge!

Prayer Requests

Pray for a smooth transition for us after almost 15 years of service overseas through LCMS-WM.
Pray for Colter Knippa’s time of service as he works as an English coach at a camp near Taldykorgan.
Pray for Stepan and Alexander to continue to be Ablaze! in sharing the Good News of salvation.
Pray for Kanat to come to faith as the Holy Spirit continues to work in him through God’s Word.

Morris and Jean Olson

LCMS World Mission, Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan

www.lcmsworldmission.org

A LETTER OF THANKS

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As many of you know, I am entering my final semester at Concordia University Chicago. I have had a wonderful experience over the last 3 years at Concordia, and have been fortunate enough to work with many talented Christian individuals throughout may time there. I have done lots of observing in the last 2 years at several different schools in the Chicago area. I have the most experience in Kindergarten, first and second grade. Beginning in August, I will student teach in qa first grade classroom at Immanuel Lutheran School in Elmhurst. My cooperating teacher has been teaching at Immanuel for over 25 years and this year we have 30 students. I have heard wonderful things about Immanuel School from Concordia students who have observed or student taught there. I am looking forward to teaching at Immanuel.

After graduating in December, I will likely come home for a few months and substitute teach for a semester, or until I receive a call. The call process has changed significantly from the days when individuals were just handed an envelope with their destination written inside. Today, those entering the call process have the opportunity to choose what district they would prefer to teach in, or what age level they feel most comfortable teaching. As for me, I feel the most comfortable in the lower grades and would prefer to teach anywhere from Kindergarten to third grade. As for being placed, I am open to teaching anywhere and trust that God will lead me to a school where I can best serve him, as well as tend to the needs of my students and school. I am very excited about going through the call process and seeing what God has in store for me!

Thank You Trinity Hoffman for your prayers and financial support.

God’s Richest Blessings,

Lindsey Knolhoff.

ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE

Building Forever Families!

“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, being filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Eph.3:16-19

October 18, 2008

WHO? Topics for every kind of family, including empty-nesters, young or old, whether

struggling with parenting challenges or other spiritual issues, family, single, or

widow(er), all will find topics geared toward helping build homes on Christ the

Savior.

WHAT? This conference on and for the family seeks to present Christians of all ages Biblically-sound counsel anchoring our homes in God’s grace in Christ. Speakers will address family worship and devotional life, prayer, setting Godly relationship boundaries, discipline of children, healthy self-esteem founded in our Baptismal identity, Christian vocation, raising unapologetically Godly men and women, and more.

WHEN? October 18, 2008

WHERE? Messiah Lutheran Church, 1091 13^th St., Carlyle, IL 62231

WHY? To help Christians “be rooted and established in love” (Eph.3:16) as we live

under His grace through faith, while living in love and service toward family and community.

“ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE” CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:30-8:45 Registration/Snacks – Coffee and Donuts

8:45-9:00 Welcome – “Challenges and Opportunities – Why are we here? And What can

we do?” Messiah Lutheran Church

(The breakout topics are numbered and explained below. Read through the offered presentations and choose 4! As you RSVP by phone, mail or email, please let us know your desired breakout sessions by number or presenter’s name. This will help us arrange speakers/times. Let us know how many attendees for lunch preparation.)

9:00-9:55 Breakout (Presentations: )

10:00-10:45 Breakout (Presentations: )

11:00-12:00 Lunch

12:15-1:00 Breakout (Presentations: )

1:15-2:00 Breakout (Presentations: )

2:00-2:30 Closing Devotions

BREAKOUT TOPICS & PRESENTERS: Choose 4 topics to include with your RSVP!

1. Discover the keys to unlocking the mysteries of discipline and problem solving for your children of all ages by offering choices using Love and Logic. Mrs. Cindy Spenner

2. Take a look at 3 generations of families that successfully raised engaged, committed, Christ-like families. Mr. Bob Fruend, Mrs. Kelly Price, Ben Price

3. Liturgically Vaccinating Your Family: a Liturgical Strategy for Creating Counter-Cultural Kids. Rev. Steve Sommerer

4. Home Devotional Life – Nurturing outposts of light in a world of darkness. Effectively using family devotional time to equip “soldiers of the cross.” Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Karen Belli

5. Teach me to pray – a guide to using the gift of prayer in your family, regardless of age, marital status. Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Verdell Hermsmeyer; Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Eunice Hausler

6. Rippling the baptismal waters. Seeing yourself as God sees you – as opposed to the world. Ms. Janet Kahre

7. Answering the tough questions???? What is God saying in illness, suffering and death? Where do we turn? Mrs. JoAnn Sugg and Mr. Phil Palm

8. Why Haven’t we Figured out Satan’s a Loser? Rev. Joshua Theilen

9. How a God-centered marriage creates Godly children. Mr. Dave & Kim Kleine

10. Unashamedly, unapologetically raising your Godly man. Rev. Tim & Dawn Mueller

11. Unashamedly, unapologetically raising Godly women. Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Sue Lentini

12. Using your gifts to the glory of God… Being the person God made you to be. Mr. & Mrs. Curtis & Jenny Wutdke

13. Youth Q & A

PRESENTERS:

Rev. Steve Sommerer, Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, Carlyle, IL

Mrs. Cindy Spenner, Teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Hoffman, IL

Mr. Bob Fruend, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ferrin, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard & Kelly Price, Messiah Lutheran Church, Carlyle, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Sue Lentini, Salem Lutheran Church, Salem, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Verdell Hermsmeyer, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ferrin, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Eunice Hausler, St. John Lutheran Church, New Minden, IL

Ms. Janet Kahre, Christian Education Director, Messiah Lutheran Church, Carlyle, IL

Mrs. JoAnn Sugg, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ferrin, IL

Mr. Phil Palm, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, IL

Rev. Joshua Theilen, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoyleton, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Kim Kleine, Principal Trinity Lutheran Church, Centralia, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis & Jennifer Wutdke, Principal and teacher Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School

Contact Information:

Messiah Lutheran Church

1091 13^th St.

Carlyle, IL 62231

Phone: 618-594-3912

Email: carlylemlc@sbcglobal.net. Add Subject line: Registration Family Convocation

Concordia Publishing House will have a booth with family, parenting and devotional resources available at the conference.

RSVP by October 1^st by phone to 594-3912 or by email to carlylemlc@sbcglobal.net. Please include number of children who will need free babysitting, as well as your chosen breakout topics. (For planning purposes.)
Cost for the conference is $6/participant which covers the cost of lunch.

Babysitters will be provided at no charge. Please let us know how many will need babysitting when you register!

BOOKS TO READ:

The book of the Month is “College Bound” to be found in our Resource Center for $8.00. A great book to give to someone who is going off to college.

Still available are the books we had this summer.

Spirituality of the Cross; Timeouts with God: A Skeleton in God’s Closet;

ANNOUNCEMENTS

School Registration Wed. and Thurs. August 6-7 6:00-8:00 pm

Day of Spiritual Renewal Wed. August 13^th

Teacher In-service: Thursday - Friday August 14^th– 15^th

School Opening service Monday August 18^th 6:30pm

Early dismissal at 11:30 Tues- Wed. August 19-20

Full Day of School Thursday August 21

Staff Dedication Sunday August 24

Sunday School Continues with the study of “Bible Heroes” . This is held in the confirmation room at the church. Another class on the “Psalms” meets at the parsonage. Classes for children Pre-school – 3^rd grade meets in the nursery and Grades 4-? meet in Pastor’s Office. We all meet together in the church sanctuary first for devotions. Please come and join the fun we have learning God’s Word. Fall Sunday School begins September 7^th .

Fellowship Group: The group will meet for fellowship at the Westfall home 3:pm-6-pm on August 29^th.

Bible Distribution; Congregational Bible distribution for third graders will be after the service on Sunday August 17^th. The Men’s Club distribution for 7^th and 8^th graders will be after the service on 18^th .

Stewardship: meeting will be held at 6:30 on August the 25^th

Graduates: In the last newsletter we recognized recent graduates from the area congregation We failed to note Lori Kohrmann also graduated this year from Carlyle High School. We wish her God’s Blessings in her future endeavors. Our apologies for the omission

Congregation Pictorial Book has been sent in and we are waiting to receive the copies to proof read. If everything goes according to plan we should have them before Thanksgiving. We wish to thank all who helped with the directory, Erna Boehne, Eunice Carroll, Joann Hohman, Joyce Michael, Marilyn Michael, and Arlene Palm.

We have been blessed here at Trinity Lutheran Church with 8 baptisms in the last 3 months, Mabron Spittler – May 23 , Alyssa Dieters- May 24^th , May Juen Liu – May 25, Nathan Ellis- May 25, Matthew Steinkamp- June 21, Peyton Benhoff – July 6, Zack Persing- July 20, Taylor Robert July 7, and Landry Watts will be baptized on August 3. We are blessed that God has increased our family here at Trinity.

Offerings: Recently the congregation operating debt went over $95,000. As you make various financial decisions please remember to prayerfully consider you financial response to God’s gracious gift in your life.

Tentative dates for nest years VBS: June 15- 19^th.

Total Christian Television: Lutheran Ministries Media has been producing “Worship for Shut-Ins” for nearly 28 years and now can be seen across the United states and around the World. Every Sunday its ministry for the homebound can be seen on the Total Christian Television (TCT) network. TCT broadcast o DIRECTTV channel 377 at 20:30am Central standard time. They also are on Sky Angel’s IPTV 133.

The Voice of the Martyrs; Central Christina Church and the Voice of the Martyrs will host a Regional Conference on Persecution on Saturday October 11, 2008. The church is located at 301 North Tenth St. Mt. Vernon, IL This conference will have 2 speakers talking about the persecutions still going on today in the world around us. For more information go to dbrackemyre@vom-usa.org or call 918-388-8414

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Town Rummage Sale will be August 2^nd. The Youth Group will have a stand and the HAC Club from school will also be having a stand go an help support both of these organizations.

Hoffman Library hours are: Monday 3:- 6pm

Thursday 3 -:6pm

Friday 1– 4pm

Saturday 11- 2pm

The library is opened for all to use. Computers are available with internet, Movies, music, and many books. Also if you need a program for your group just ask Lila she will do or help you get a program together. Use the library it is FREE for all residence in Hoffman.

Blood Drive: Please come and give the gift of life at our blood drive on the 18^th of August. 3pm- 7pm. at the Hoffman Park building. There is always a need for blood and it is greatly appreciated.

New address for Don Staffeld. For years Don was a principal here at Trinity. He is now living at a nursing home close to his daughter Donna. Don Staffeld - Belmont Tower - 2140 Center St. Apt. 204 - Ashland OH 44805 He greatly appreciates letters and cards.

AUGUST BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES

1)Kathy Berndsen, William Lueking; 2) Marlene Cole, Alison Knolhoff, Kimberly Miller; 3) Irene Brammeier, Michael Luebbers; 4) Leland Knolhoff, Bernice Terry, Shawn Miller, Laura Moore; 5) Edna Knolhoff, Kyle Smith, Tyler Tate, Eli Paulsmeyer; 6) Hugh Terry, Andrew Robinson; 7) Samantha Wudtke; 8)Jeanette Nehrt, Craig Boehne, Mark Belli; 10) Phillip Palm; 12) Pam Campbell, Michael Kleiboeker, Jenna Watts; 14) Gloria Hitpas; 15) Paul Finke; 16) Ray Richert, Clinton Michael; 17) Martin Vogel, Carol Stein, David Jordan; 18) Ben Scharlemann, Wendy Peltes, Alexander Hohman; 20) Jack Lueking, Gertrude Roeckeman; 21)Angela Krebs, Nicholas Linder, Kellee Meyer; 25)Anita Criley, Mildred Rakers; 26) Leonard Tyberendt; 28)Louise Brinkmann,; 29)Todd Simpson;

31) Roy Bassen, Shana Lueking

AUGUST WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

2} Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Twenhafel 5^th 6} Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bassen 7} Mr. .and Mrs. Mark Berndsen, Mr. and Mrs. Tristan Zimmermann ,Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wudtke 15^th 8} Mr. and Mrs. Blain Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tate 10} Mr. and Mrs. Leland Knolhoff , Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Michael 16} Mr. and Mrs. Jason Brinkman 5^th 17}Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Abernathy 40^th 18}Mr. and Mrs. David Eversgerd 24}Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nix 29}Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Oelze 10^th