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THE CLEAN SLATE GROUP
The Clean Slate group has ended their meetings at Trinity for now due to lack of regular attendance.

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SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2025 – “Come and See”
The annual gathering of the congregations of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin is Saturday, April 26 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. Pastor Julie and Jodi Hough will attend as Voting Members from Trinity.

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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Luther Point is already thinking about the summer camping season! They are hiring staff, and also looking for shorter-term volunteers. See the posters in the Narthex if you might be interested in this fun opportunity to serve God’s people through outdoor ministries, or check out the new website: www.lutherpointbiblecamp.com

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INDIGENOUS SACRED SITE TOUR – St. Paul, MN
Join others on Saturday, May 17th from northwest Wisconsin to learn from and with our indigenous neighbors in MN. We will travel to St. Paul and go on a Sacred Site Tour, led by Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) and/or Kelly Sherman Conroy (Oglala Lakota). The tour offers an opportunity to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story-telling and experiencing the sites in silence / meditation / reflection.
We visit sites located around confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, what the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers,” including: Fort Snelling State Park
Dakota Internment Camp following the The Dakota-U.S. War
Pilot Knob Hill, a traditional burial ground
Your registration, $75, includes the cost of the tour, transportation, bus snacks and post-tour meal from Shobi’s Table in St. Paul. You may also purchase snacks at a rest stop. Go to www.nwswi.org and search the synod calendar.

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God came down to us in Jesus Christ bringing love, hope, peace, and joy. God blesses us with abundant provision for daily life. Because God gives to us first, we are able the example of generosity. Good places to give in this Christmas season, especially in honor or in memory of someone you love:
Trinity Lutheran Church General Fund – Trinity Gen Fund or Mortgage
Trinity Lutheran Church, Mortgage
Northwest Synod of Wisconsin – multiple options – nwswi giving
Luther Point Bible Camp, Grantsburg – camping ministry
ELCA World Hunger 50 years – fight hunger
ELCA Good Gifts Catalog – shop now
Please note your gifts and offerings to Trinity make it possible for this community to thrive. Thank you for your prayers, offerings and support!
Trinity is one of 191 congregations of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin that walk together in mission for regional and global ministries, learn together through synod led events, and are supported, especially in times of transition.
Luther Point Bible Camp is a special ministry of the church. Kids who attend camp often Become leaders in congregations. The goal of Luther Point is to provide the good news of Jesus for everyone who attends camp.
The work of ELCA World Hunger is one of the most popular ministries of the church. Almost 1 in 10 people – 733 million – in our world are hungry. As people of congregations, we are called to respond to this need. We are a church that rolls up its sleeves and gets to work!
The best gift catalog is the ELCA Good Gifts Catalog. The items in the catalog are real Ministries supported through the work of the ELCA. Each program is a long-term, partnership- based ministry that focuses on the needs identified by local congregations and global companion churches and their communities. The ELCA focuses on relationship building and contextual ministry. Several paper copies of the catalog are at the entrance.

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BALDWIN FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION
The Baldwin Food Pantry is located at the site of the former Kwik Trip at the corner of Highway 63 and Main Street. People can drive up to receive some food anytime between 3:00 and 7:00 pm on Tuesdays or 8:00 am-12:00 noon on Thursdays. It is OK to pull over to sort and return groceries if you want. The plan is to open the building for more wide-range shopping at some point in the near future. All are welcome to stop by for help meeting household food needs. Food is no longer be distributed at Gethsemane Lutheran.

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BAM and CONFIRMATION
Like last year, BAM and Confirmation is a shared ministry between Trinity and Gethsemane Lutheran Churches. The first semester will be held at Gethsemane. Students, parents and/or guardians are asked to attend as Pastor Paul and Pastor Julie give an overview of the year and then break off into groups to discuss what is specific to each congregation. The Pastors are pleased to offer Bible instruction using Dan Erlander’s Manna and Mercy material and Lutheran Living instruction with Faith Inkubators for Confirmation. If you haven’t done so, please register here: Trinity Children and Confirmation Ministries

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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Worship Assistants are a vital part of our Sunday gatherings. Training is available for all positions. Trinity has an awesome group of people who are willing to lead the singing and music, but there is always room for more. This group arrives between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to practice for the morning worship. There are multiple roles that people fill each week. Please consider signing up through the weekly Peek of the Week, on the Sunday clipboard, or by calling the church office and asking about openings. Other assistants for Sunday include: Ushers – hand out bulletins, collect offering, direct people for communion, clean up around the chairs in the sanctuary following worship; Lectors (Readers) – read the appointed lesson from the reading desk (pulpit); Communion Set-Up and Serving – at least two people are needed, and the duties can be shared with a friend, instructions for set up are posted where the elements are located; Acolytes – light the candles during the Prelude and extinguish the candles after the first verse of the Sending Hymn; Slide Show (Power Point) – follow the order of service to advance the slides for the congregation; Sound/Video Technician – boot up the system and connect for the live-stream, control some microphones. Thank you for helping to make worship awesome!

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AMONG FRIENDS—A DEMENTIA SOCIAL RESPITE PROGRAM in RIVER FALLS
If you are caring for anyone facing memory challenges, you are not alone. Many caregivers could use a break occasionally and might not be aware of this program. Among Friends offers a few hours of relief to refresh yourself and give the person with dementia some independence by getting them out to enjoy the company of others. Research shows that even a little social activity a week can delay memory decline in seniors, help sleep, and decrease agitation. The group meets every Tuesday from 9-3 (come when you can) at First Congregational Church in River Falls (110 No. 3rd St.). You can drop off your loved one with trained professionals who ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Food and activities are offered, including music, crafts, chair yoga, conversations, and visits from animal friends or other learning activities. A catered lunch is provided. The cost for all of this is $35, though talk to them if this is a problem. Rides might also be arranged if this is an issue. A brochure is in the narthex; you can also look for more information at their website: amongfriendsrf@gmail.com or call: 715-293-2561.

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BULLETIN SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
If you are interested in honoring a loved one or remembering a special date with the congregation, there are many opportunities in 2025 to sponsor a bulletin and newsletter.
For $8 you can submit a note to be included for a particular Sunday. Please send these to Lois Koosmann at: lois044@centurytel.net

LIGHT’s OFF, DOOR SHUT PLEASE
People have arrived at church a couple times to lights being left on with no one in the building. If you are here and the last to leave please make sure light are off. Please also double check the front door to make sure it has latched shut. (During the winter, the cold makes it stick open occasionally)

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS:
If you have not directed your Thrivent choice dollars for 2023 you have until March 31, 2024 to do so. Trinity, Hammond WI, can be a choice for you! You can help Thrivent designate it’s charitable grant funds if you have one of the following…
1 ) $750 or more in annual billed premiums of qualifying life and health insurance products.
2) $20,000 or more in contract value of qualifying life insurance and annuity products . You can access this with your online account or contact your Thrivent representative.
***Remember, some Thrivent members are also eligible for Thrivent Action Team Grants. This is an easy way for Trinity to get up to a $250 grant for events, fundraisers, and service projects. If you need help figuring out how to apply for this, let Pastor Kim know and she will get in touch with someone who will walk you through it!***

Collecting Eye glasses and empty pill bottles: Trinity Lutheran is collecting used eye glasses for the Lion’s club. The container is in the hall by the quilting room. We are also collecting used pill bottles for third world countries, both over counter medications and prescription bottles. Please remove the labels from the prescription bottles. The pill bottle container is in the back hall near the quilting room. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Jensen.

Weekly Newsletter Items are due to the church office on Tuesday by noon.

Warm up your heart, be a co-worker in God’s work by volunteering for a Sunday worship ministry role. Greeters, ushers and readers are needed every Sunday. The gifts of your time and interest are priceless. Contact the church office at (715) 796-2788 or sign up by clicking here.

Trinity wants to stay in touch with you through church communications. Please notify the church office of any changes to your email address, street address, P.O. Box number, telephone or cell phone numbers. It’s important that we stay connected in God’s busy world.

Check out Trinity’s AMAZING library! The Library is located just off the Kitchen and Fellowship Hall. It is stocked with some AWESOME books, videos, CDs and more! It is easy to check out items. Located the checkout card in or on the back of the item), write your name and date on that card and drop it in the checkout basket! IT IS THAT EASY!!

Friday, April 25: (Office Closed)

Saturday, April 26:

Sunday, April 27: 9:00 am – Worship with Confirmation of Baptism (in church and/or live-stream); 10:00 am – Coffee Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. – BOLT with spring celebration; 6:00 p.m. – Girls Scouts meet here

Monday, April 28: (Office Closed)

Tuesday, April 29: 

Wednesday, April 30: 4:00-8:30 p.m. Mental Health Fundraiser, Barnboard; 6:00 pm – Dinner, 6:30 pm – BAM/Confirmation;

Thursday, May 1: (Office Closed)

Friday, May 2: (Office Closed)

Saturday, May 3: 

Sunday, May 4: 9:00 am – Sunday Worship Service (in church and/or live-stream); 10:00 am – Coffee Fellowship; 10:15 am – BOLT parents’ meeting with Pastor