WORSHIP HELPERS
There are many opportunities to sign up for assisting at worship this Sunday and the next six weeks. The sign up is available online (Church Family: Worship Helpers 2024-2025) here and a paper copy will be passed around at worship.
CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The Trinity Council met on Monday, June 2nd and would like to hold an informational meeting to update the congregation and have conversation concerning the following topics – 1) the state of the budget and property matters; 2) sharing ministry with neighbor congregations; 3) basement use as it is ready for rent; 4) participating as a congregation in Heartland Days, i.e. making a float for the parade. There will be two meetings with the same presentation, Monday, June 16th at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday, June 29th after worship. The council requests that you make time to attend one of these meetings. Please pray about these things and how you can participate in the unique ministry of Trinity.
COFFEE with PASTOR JULIE
Wednesday, June 18th
Caribou in Baldwin
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Summer Youth Gathering for students who’ve completed grades 8-12
Five other regional synods will join the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin for this gathering which will be held at UW-River Falls on July 8th-11th. This promises all the great feels of a National Youth Gathering but it is more economical. The theme is ENTANGLED, and will create space for youth to encounter God in new and meaningful ways through creative ministry, challenging conversations, inspiriting guest speakers and musicians, service learning projects, and uplifting worship experiences. The $50 deposit is non-refundable while the total cost is $325. Please let Pastor Julie know immediately if you are interested. Find more information on the synod’s Calendar page at: nwswi.org/home/calendar.
CELEBRATE PENTECOST – JUNE 8TH
The festival of the Day of Pentecost is June 8th. The liturgical color for the day is red. Let us make ourselves a living flame by wearing red on this Sunday. If you have red flowers you can bring for worship, please do so for the worship hour. If you don’t have red, you may wear yellow or orange, and in extreme cases, propane blue is accepted.
MONDAY BIBLE STUDY – THE BOOK OF ISAIAH
The study group will meet on June 9th at 6:30 p.m. due to Memorial Day on May 26 and Trinity’s Council meeting on June 2nd . Interested people may join the study when we resume on June 9th even if you have not previously attended. Isaiah is a book which spans roughly 722 – 538 B.C. It is likely that three different prophets were active in the whole span of the book. First Isaiah warns the faith community to humble themselves, listen to God, and care for the weakest and smallest ones. The prophet shouted warnings and foresaw the consequences. The accompanying historical story is that the people did not heed the warnings, and because of their unfaithfulness,they were overpowered and taken into exile. Reading the prophets is like reading God’s personal letters to the chosen people, sometimes showing anger and frustration, other times expressing great and personal love, and always trying to get people to listen and learn.
ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON
Save the date of June 11 for the annual luncheon. Salads of all kinds and desserts will
be served from 11-1 for a free-will offering. A sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Room
if you are able to help
FREE FRESH FOOD HERE SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH! Fresh Express Mobile Food Pantry truck Sat. June 14th from 12:30-1:00 in parking lot Everyone welcome to shop its shelves. It will also stop at Baldwin Village Hall.
SUMMER AT LUTHER POINT BIBLE CAMP
If you are interested in summer camp, please contact the Trinity office to ask about benefits of being a Trinity member. You may view the programming for camp at lutherpointbiblecamp.com. Every kid should experience Luther Bible Camp as it is a place of abundant love of Christ.
The annual Summer Celebration at Luther Point is Sunday, August 3rd where there will be a live and silent auction. Please note the items posted on the bulletin board if you are interested in donating for the auction. Items need to be delivered to Grantsburg by July 11th. The Summer Celebration on August 3rd begins with worship at 11:00 a.m., followed by free lunch, carnival games and activities, and live auction at 2:00 p.m.
MARK THESE DATES—more info to follow
Wed. July 16— Red Cross Blood Drive at Trinity
Wed. July 23—Annual Trinity Ice Cream and Pie Social
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
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Endowment Committee is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients!
Each year high school graduates who are members of Trinity can receive a scholarship for completing the requirements of the scholarship. Congratulations to this year’s Trinity Orville Owens Memorial Scholarship recipient, Tadd Posey, who was awarded $2,000.
In addition, scholarships are awarded to high school graduates who continue their education in the field of agriculture. Congratulations to this year’s Orville Owens Memorial Scholarship for Agriculture recipients, Justin Kamm and Eliza McKenna, each awarded $2,000.
The Call Committee has been identified and will be installed during Sunday, December 15th Worship Service. They are Mindy Ramberg – the Chairperson, Betty Johnson, Lois Koosman, Michelle Kost, Sarah Pommerening, Matt Pommier, Carrie Vick, and Dave Roos. Please remember them in your prayers as they meet to prepare themselves for interviewing candidates. Ask that the Holy Spirit guide all that they do.
TRINITY ANNUAL MEETING
You may find a copy of the live-stream of the annual meeting on Trinity’s YouTube channel. If you would like a copy of the report, please request one through the church office. Meeting minutes will be available soon.
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.
FREE FOOD SHELF INFORMATION
An option for 24-hour access to free food is the pantry in the entryway of the Village of Hammond building at 455 Davis, on the upper level. The Hammond Library also has a small shelf available when the library is open, and they sometimes have some non-food items such as diapers.
The food pantry at the Roberts Congregational UCC church (at 1001 Birch Dr. in Roberts) has normal open hours from 9:00 am-11:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In an emergency situation there might be some access other days when the church is open (M-F, 8:30 am-12:30 pm). Ring the doorbell for Kim to let you in.
Also, mark on your calendars that the Fresh Express Mobile Food Pantry Truck from Hudson will be in our parking lot on Saturday, June 14th, from 12:30—1:00 pm. It is here on the second Saturday of every month. Please pass the word.
If you are interested in donating food to any food shelf, please make sure it isn’t past its expiration date! We want to ensure the health and safety of all.
SUMMER FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION
Providing food in summer is harder for many families whose children receive reducedprice lunches during the school year and lose that benefit in the summer months. If you are able to make a monetary or food donation to the pantry, the coming weeks would be a good time. The Baldwin Food Pantry is located in Baldwin at the site of the former Kwik Trip on the corner of Highway 63 and Main Street. People can now go inside to
pick out food anytime between 3:00 and 7:00pm on Tuesdays or 8:00am-12:00 noon on Thursdays. All are welcome to stop by for help meeting household food needs.
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!
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.
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, June 6: (Office Closed)
Saturday, June 7:
Sunday, June 8: 9:00 am – Sunday Worship Service – Pentecost (in church and/or live-stream); 10:00 am – Coffee Fellowship
Monday, June 9: (Office Closed) 6:30 pm – Bible Study w/Pastor Julie
Tuesday, June 10:
Wednesday, June 11: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Salad Luncheon
Thursday, June 12: (Office Closed)
Friday, June 13: (Office Closed)
Saturday, June 14: 12:30-1:00 pm – Fresh Express Mobile Food Truck in Trinity Parking Lot
Sunday, June 15: 9:00 am – Sunday Worship Service (in church and/or live-stream); 10:00 am – Coffee Fellowship