August Highlights
Blessing of Backpacks
Mark 10:13-16
Dear God, as we get ready to start another year in school, we ask your blessing on these backpacks, and especially on these children who will wear them. As they do the very important work of being students, bless them with eagerness to learn, that their world may grow large; respect for teachers and students, that they may form healthy relationships; love for nature, that they may become caretakers of your creation; happiness when learning is easy and stick-to-it-iveness when it is hard; faith in Jesus as their best teacher and closest friend. We ask that you would protect these children. Watch over them and keep them safe as they travel to and from school. As they learn, help them also to discover the different gifts that you have given each one of them to be used in your work in the world. As they hear the many voices that will fill their days, help them to listen most carefully for your voice, the one that tells them you will love them always, no matter what. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Where have all Potholes gone?
Council approved an expenditure to fix potholes in the alley on the north side of the church. Money budgeted for “Facility Projects” in the available Endowment budget was used to pay for the repair. Thank you to those who have contributed to our Endowment Fund. They have enabled us to address needed repairs without having to ask the congregation for donations or borrow money. We appreciate their generosity.
New TV and Stand
A new TV and Stand were purchased for use at Trinity. This new equipment will replace the old screen and projector set up and will provide the ability to more easily project videos and other information for Bible Study, Sunday School, etc. Money budgeted for “Tech Projects” in the available Endowment budget was used to pay for this new equipment. It is already being used for Bible Study on Monday evenings and is a big improvement from the old equipment. The new equipment is in the overflow. Check it out sometime. Or better yet, see it in action by joining us at Bible Study! Again, we thank those who have contributed to Trinity’s Endowment Fund. They have enabled us to make this purchase. We appreciate their generosity.
Call Committee
We are to meet with our associate. While we are waiting, the pastoral vacancy for our two congregations has been posted on the national website and is available to pastors who may want to serve our congregations. Please continue to pray for our new pastor and the exciting opportunity for ministry together with Friedens.