TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
100 POPLAR AVENUE
CARRINGTON, NORTH DAKOTA 58421
phone (701)652-2188
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
Carrington, ND
Zip 58421
Permit No. 11
fax (701)652-2989
on the web www.trinitycarrington.com
JUNE/JULY 2013
e-mail us trinityluth@daktel.com
Pastor Bruce Vold: bavtlc@daktel.com
Parsonage: 652-3349
Pastor Russ Christiansen:
pastorruss53@hotmail.com
cell - 650-1493
KDAK (1600 AM) Broadcast at 11 a.m.
WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
JUNE/JULY 2013
FROM YOUR PASTORS
Ever since the two of us have been at Trinity as Pastors, Carmen has been a steady and faithful
presence in our church office. She has participated in many ways to carry out the work of the church in
our community. We, as Pastors, would like to take this opportunity to say, THANK YOU,
CARMEN!!! for the many ways you have helped us (and kept us in line) and served Christ. God bless
you in your new life venture as you move from here. These words from Paul in Philippians 1:3-6
seems appropriate, “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every
one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.”
At the same time we welcome Jessica Ostrom as our new office manager at Trinity. We look
forward to working together with you in God's ministry. Your friendly smile and joyful attitude will
carry on the welcoming presence that Carmen has fostered at Trinity for the past 15 years. Together
we all serve the Risen Lord who is full of joy.
Pastors Bruce and Russ
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COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS! DID YOU KNOW?
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Community Vacation Bible School is Sunday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Trinity
Lutheran Church.
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Registration fee is $10 per child.
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VBS is for children entering Kindergarten through completion of 6 th grade.
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There is a program on Tuesday, June 4th from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
TRINITY FOOD BOOTH AT FOSTER COUNTY FAIR
JUNE 25, 26, 27
Plans are underway for another exciting time at the Foster County Fair. Signup sheets are by the library and we
need everyone's help to make our Food Booth a success again this year. Needed: Workers, Food Donations, as
well as monetary donations & Business Sponsorships.
CHECK OUT THE MENU
HAMBURGERS - CHEESEBURGERS
BRATS - HOT DOGS
TACO-IN-A-BAG
NACHOS - ASSORTED POTATO CHIPS
POTATO SALAD - MACARONI SALAD
WATERMELON CUP
PIES - SCOTCHEROOS
COFFEE - POP-MILK
LYO Summer Trip to the Twin Cities!
We are planning a trip for July 14-18! That's a later date than first proposed, because more people said
they would be able to go then. We will leave after church on Sunday and return Thursday night, with visits to
Valley Fair, the MN Science Museum, the Como Zoo, and a homeless shelter among other sites.
Right now, we have room for 8 youth to ride with Pastor Russ and myself in our vehicles. The first 8 to
turn in registrations would therefore be guaranteed to be able to go on the trip. After that, if many more wanted
to go, we would possibly arrange for a smaller bus. If more than 8 sign up, we will do our very best to arrange
for more drivers / adult chaperones. If you know of a parent or an adult that would be willing to go with us and
provide transportation, please let me know.
The cost will be $100 - $50 paid in deposit with your registration and the balance paid when we leave.
All other costs will be paid by Trinity LYO, including the cost for gas, food, lodging, and tickets for all fun we
will have. Turn in your registration by June 2 (or earlier to guarantee a spot!), and we'll keep you updated on
our plans.
Thanks for your interest. Looking forward to a great experience with you.
In Christ's service,
Pastor Bruce
Missing anything from your kitchen? We have many unclaimed pots and pans that have been left. You can
find them in the kitchen or ask in the office for help. Any unclaimed items will be put in the fall rummage
sale.
Take a trip down memory lane. We have old church directories available in the library, have a look or take one
home!
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SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
The spring rummage sale at Trinity was a huge success! The Slovakia Mission Team would like to
thank everyone who donated items; those who helped us unpack and set up, and to everyone who came to give
support by shopping the loaded tables, or by enjoying a roll and coffee. We truly were able to turn "trash" into
"treasure" by making a little over $2,030.00!!!! Thanks to the mission team for the hard work and dedication,
and again, a BIG "thank you" to everyone who helped us to make this such a successful adventure! Dákujem!!
Slovakia Mission Team
To my family at Trinity Lutheran Church,
Wow - 15 years. So much has changed and so much has stayed the same. And for both I am thankful.
When I first started this job, JoAnn Hollatz told me that several secretaries had been here 10 years so I should
plan on staying at least as long. And thanks to Elaine Gussiaas, I learned to drink coffee........ black. She didn't
mind that I had to douse it with cream and sugar in the beginning. I have learned so much from so many in my
time here, thanks for all of you.
I've celebrated many milestones with families, either through births, baptisms, marriages and even
funerals. Thank you for letting me be a part of all of them. And thank you to our Pastors over the years I've
been here - Bruce, Sarah and Russ - and also Holly, Val and Lois for serving our church and community in so
many ways.
I am thankful for all of the well wishes. While I am very anxious to start my new life with my husband,
Mike, I will miss all of you here. But I will be back to visit. I have to check on my bulletin crew - Olaf, Doug
and Smiley, Gen - and hopefully Mike can join us over a cup or 3 of coffee on Friday mornings.
Thank you for welcoming Jessica as she takes over the duties in the office. She has a big job ahead of
her, but I know the church is in very capable hands. Please continue to support her as you did me.
Carmen Polson
PARISH NURSE NUGGETS. . . from Holly Zieman, RN
I recently attended a Women's health conference initially started by our former North Dakota First Lady
Mikey Hoeven. The conferences are held semi-annually in Fargo and Bismarck. It is a fun-filled, relaxing day
of STRESSING LESS AND LAUGHING MORE! If you would like information about the September
conference in Bismarck, please contact me at 652-3073. These are some nuggets from Colette Carlson's
presentation.
7 Ways to Stress Less,
Laugh More!
1. Speak Your Truth. Align your thoughts, words, and actions with your truth. Say what you
mean and mean what you say. Then, back it up with action. Don't just say, "That's funny."
LAUGH!
2. It's not about time management; it's about you management. Control what you can and let the
rest go! Ask yourself: What's the gift in this moment? Pause, breathe and focus on gratitude:
I'm too blessed to be stressed.
3. Got Guilt? You give yourself too much to do, run out of time and then feel guilty you failed
to do the impossible. Try this: Take responsibility and change the situation OR own your
choices and stand in your truth. It's okay to be Self-ISH - I Stay Healthy. I Stay Happy.
4. Create a NOT to do list. Slap things on the ditch list that take you away from more important
values and priorities. Remove items you'd like to get done if you had the time but don't
increase your bottom line. Manage your expectations and accept there's more stuff than time
to do it. Reallocate your energy towards what you want most.
5. Life is not about perfection, but connection. Realistically, 80% is good to go. See managing
expectations! Life and love are messy and memories are most important. Stop should'ing on
yourself. Everything is not perfect but I am perfect with everything.
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6. Stop multi-tasking and multi-asking. Become a clear, direct ask master - it's not a sign of
weakness but a healthy way to stay strong.
7. Be child-like (not-childish). Embrace and take care of your inner child. Give yourself
permission - if you need a nap, a cry, playtime, a snack, do it.
Follow me on Facebook for daily tips and an inside look at Colette Carlson!
www.Facebook.com/SpeakYourTruthFan/
Spring is here, summer coming, and it's time to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the blessings
of nature and life God has given us. Remember to stress less, laugh more, and appreciate God's blessings every
day.
Parish Nurse Holly
General
Sunday School
Mission
Building
Total
Treasurer’s Report as of April 30, 2013
April Income
Disbursed
Weekly Income and Attendance
$26,453.58
$16,023.91
Weekly Need: $6942.69
171.34
4/7/13
$6,799.06
318
581.00
4/14/13 $4,006.00
231
3,912.85
4/21/13 $5,584.75
257
$27,205.92
$19,936.76
4/28/13 $4,818.94
392
Budget Report for January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Categories
Disbursed To Date
Budgeted For Year
Difference for Year
Benevolence
$4,212.00
$15,110.00
$10,898.00
Pastoral Ministry And Staff
$68,484.19
$203,683.95
$135,199.76
Congregational Life
$6,628.24
$25,826.00
$19,197.76
Building and Maintenance
$20,023.81
$116,400.00
$96,376.19
Totals
$99,348.24
$361,019.95
$261,671.71
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 2013
President Warren Dalbec called the meeting to order. Members present were Larry Schagunn, Kathy Erickson, Rita
Balvitsch, Jo Pollert, Ken Wangen, Randy Munkeby, Robin Simonson, Gene Drewlow, Lisa Solwey, Jennifer Gast and
Amy Seaburg. Pastor Russ was also present. Devotions were given by Pastor Russ. Minutes of the last meeting were
approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT; General Acc't.- $21,963.44; Missions Acc't.-$66,564.85; Reserve Acc't. -$19,163.00.
Jennifer moved and Randy seconded to approve treasurers report. Motion carried.
PASTOR'S REPORT: Pastor Russ has been here a year now. The idea of a live podcast has been mentioned and
because of copyright reasons, it has been set aside.
DEACON'S REPORT: Blankets are here for the seniors. Juniors will serve for the senior recognition. Communion
servers are lined up for June. Membership review will be done soon. Lisa S. moved and Gene seconded to approve
deacon's report. Motion carried.
BOARD OF EDUCATION : VBS is June 2-4. Looking for Sunday School teachers for next year. LYO trip to
Minneapolis in July. Jo moved and Rita seconded board of education report be approved. Motion carried.
TRUSTEE REPORT: A bid on shingles for the entire north peak of the sanctuary was given. Next meeting they will
have bids on the north part and a complete shingle job. May 9th there will be a general clean up on the roof. Target
Roofing is to be contacted on some repairs that were done not so long ago. Val is going to Madagascar and is asking if
the church would like to send along a donation. She will be doing a temple talk on June 2nd. Jo moved and Randy
seconded to have a free will offering at the church service that day and the council will match up to $150. Motion
approved. Lisa S. moved and Jo seconded to accept trustee report. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Task force update. Red Skytland and Mike Neis will get bids for possible addition for the
informational meeting. A finance committee for the possible addition will be established to decide about pledge
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campaign, fundraisers, etc. Gene moved and Randy seconded to take Carmen Polson off the bank signature cards for the
Trinity General account, Missions account, LYO account and TLC kids account and put Jessica Ostrom on. Motion
carried. Summer Wednesday night worship will be June 19-August 21 at 7 PM.
NEW BUSINESS: Discussed smoke free policy on church grounds. The possibility of a children's choir tour coming
through here was discussed. More information is needed and where the funds would come from for expenses incurred.
CPR and AED training June 20th at 6PM. There will be an open house for Carmen on May 23rd from 4-6 PM. Jennifer
and Rita will organize this. Randy moved and Robin seconded to have Carmen work through May 17th, then still be on
call till the end of the month and still be paid for that time. Motion carried.
Devotions for next meeting will be lead by Pastor Bruce. Next meeting is June 11. Closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Submitted by Kathy Erickson.
TLCW BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 2013
The TLCW Board met Monday May 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm. President Sharie Mattson called the meeting to order. Also
present were Lynelle Bachmeier, Becky Hagel, Julee Ermann, Dorothy Fenske, Val Ellingson, Lea Dell, Patty Hertel,
Jodie Davis, Jana Davis, Stacey Rzaszutak, Kristy Sauby.
The Secretary's report was read by Lea. In the report the balance and income of the treasurer's report were incorrect. It was
corrected as follows: due to a Federal Reserve check error- a check of $12,564.91 to Bremer Bank in Gilby, ND (not our
Bank Forward in Carrington) was charged to our account. The balance was $784.05. Jodie made a motion to accept the
corrected report; Kristy seconded it; motion passed.
The Treasurer reported a balance of $784.05, with income of $487.03, expenses of $411.57. Becky said adjustments were
made to balance the account. Check #1253 to the ND School for the Deaf of $50.00 in 2010 was not cashed. It will be
canceled to balance the account. Discussion in our December meeting will decide to add the $50.00 to the $50.00 they
will receive. Ending balance is $13,474.42. Bills submitted were: Central Business Systems - $144.00, Super Valu $163.51, Dacotah Paper -$57.99, Creative Treasures for Senior's blankets -$190.70, and Julee for coffee hours - $88.69 - a
total of $644.88.
Motion was made by Dorothy and seconded by Julee to accept the report and pay the bills;
motion passed.
Reports: GROWTH- Jodie reported that 30 attended the Spring Tea April 28.
ACTION - Patty said they had no information about the LWR Drive, so no health kits will be sent this year. She will take
the quilts and school bags to Fargo, possibly Monday.
CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you was received from: Foster County Soil Conservation for the use of an electric roaster
and carafes used for Ag Day and from Patti Skadberg for serving the funeral. RWBC extended opportunities to join their
celebrations; the quilt auction will be August 25. Atonement Lutheran Church, Fargo sent an invitation to their LCMC
Women's event to be held May 11. No one volunteered; too little time to plan for it.
NEW AND UNFINSHED BUSINESS: There is no Sunshine Committee chairperson, so Holly Z. will help with others to
visit shut-ins. There was discussion with little information about the Archives safe. President Sharie will contact Donna
Veen and Karen Buskness about this. The FAIR Board met- Sheila Harrington, Sharie, Women's Auxiliary; Federated
Church was absent. The Auxiliary will withdraw from serving, so there will be two organizations serving meals. The Fair
is June 25, 26, 27.
Val Ellingson presented a bill for $180.00 for a new carpet cleaner. Julee made motion to pay it; seconded by Patty;
motion passed. Val will be going on a mission to Madagascar June 4 to 28. She will have a substitute for cleaning the
church. Dorothy made a motion to send $300.00 for the mission, Stacey seconded it, motion carried. We need a new
sheet for signing out tablecloths. Dorothy reported on the needs for the parsonage; these were tabled to the next meeting.
The meeting closed with everyone praying the Lord's Prayer. The next meeting will be June 3 at 7:00 pm. Devotions will
be by Mary-Esther Circle.
Acting Secretary Lea Dell
JUNE/JULY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
June 1
Lyle & Jane Forde, Evelyn Hennings,
Jeff Knudson
June 2 Kent Johnson, Bob Lake
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June 3 Bob & Judy Lake, Loren & Renee
Hallwachs
June 4 Ellen Ingebretson, Ed & Laura Irion,
Red & Evie Skytland
June 6 Kelly Harrington, Randy Kollman,
McCoy VandeHoven, Russ & Cheryl
Christiansen
June 7 Ava Olson
June 8 J.R. Marcotte, Cody & Amanda
Bickett, Don Campbell
June 9 Raymond Peterson, Kevin & Renee
Klein, Taysha Harrington, Rusty
Kollman
June 10 Dave Park, Randy & Pam Munkeby,
John & Brenda Schander, Erik Gjovik
June 12 Lillian Pederson, Larissa Larson
June 13 Miranda Peterson, Bella Hone
June 14 Scott Beumer, Robin Simonson
June 15 Nate Monson, Eli Rzaszutak
June 16 Tessa Page, Lexus Page, Seth & Beth
Hansen, Brad & Shelly Skytland,
Bryan Vold
June 17 Henrik Nowatzki, Jolette Scheen
June 18 Teresa Edland, Alli Guthmiller, Jeremy
& Jessica Kliem, Alice Gudmundson,
Mark & Chelee Finch
June 20 Nikole Page, Brent & Mandy Olson
June 21 Jacob Page, Coral Nystuen, Amanda
Schaffer, Lisa Schafer
June 22 Rob & Lisa Marcotte, Jason & Traci
Lura, Eric & Nerissa Zink, Tyrone &
Natalie Larson
June 23 Arlene Brandt, Patty Hertel
June 24 Mike & Krystle Neis
June 25 Curt & Nyla Walen, Lois Lutman
June 26 Kaylee Weninger
June 27 Doug Stangeland
June 28 Corean Swart, Chris & Nikki Mertz
June 29 Karson Hansen, John & Melinda
Schnase, Jennifer Whitman
July 1 Todd & Erin Schaffer
July 2 Doug & Cody Stangeland
July 3
July 4
July 5
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
July 15
July 16
July 17
July 18
July 19
July 20
July 22
July 23
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 28
July 29
July 30
July 31
Nicholas & Jessica Ostrom-Gronseth
Royce Topp, Mary Topp
Matthew Vold, Christopher Beach
Kaitlyn Stangeland, Cheryl Peterson
Bryce Edland, Amber Scheen, Gary &
Deb Goplen
Darwin & Lori Solberg, Marilyn
Bucholz, Nic Beach, Sam & Brianne
Partlow
Garrett Pollert, Mike & Ruth Johnson,
Bruce & Anne Vold
Mark Struxness, Wallace & Andrea
Scheen, Josh & Kristin Cabler, Randy
& Mallory Hooey
Lee Garrett
Eugene & Becky Drewlow
Erin Mattson
Kenneth & Alice Gross
Adeline Walen, Ruth Braaten
Olaf and Muriel Ringerud, Hunter
Beumer, Alexis Wangen, Gary Austin
Tyre & Deb Leapaldt, Jaiden Wuori
Jason & Jodi Hovdenes, Nyla Walen,
Amari Whitman
Kent & Connie Johnson, Merdyna
Guthmiller
Barb Eli
Nic & Mandi Beach
Peter Henson
Garrett Bickett
Muriel Ringerud
Chaz Bauer
Mike & Julie Brown, Al & Sandy
Trader
Charmaine Albrecht, Joel & Marvae
Gussiaas
Brandon Tufte
Reminder: If I missed your birthday, I
apologize. Please call the church office so we
can print it in the weekly bulletin. Thank you.
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Congratulations to the High School Graduates of 2013
Nikki Braaten, daughter of Andy & Ruth Braaten, plans to attend the University of North Dakota pursuing a
degree in Elementary Education.
Breanna Bregel, daughter of Lynelle & Bruce Bachmeier and Jeff Bregel, plans to attend North Dakota State
University and major in Agricultural Education.
Lucas Brown, son of Mike & Julie Brown, plans to attend NDSU this fall studying Architecture and/or
Engineering.
Laura Caylor, daughter of Don & Lynette Caylor, has been accepted to NDSU.
Carly Copenhaver, daughter of Dave & Joan Copenhaver, plans to attend NDSU in the fall. She is undecided
as to what degree she wants to pursue.
Taysha Harrington, daughter of Marvae & Joel Gussiaas and Scott Harrington, plans to attend Lake Region
College for Early Childhood Education.
Cole Hendrickson, son of Jay & Georgia Hendrickson, plans to attend NDSU in the fall and study Crop &
Weed Science, working towards an Agriculture degree.
Macy Hertel, daughter of Patty Hertel and Darrin Hertel, will leave for Basic Training for the National Guard in
Ft. Sill, OK. When she completes her training she plans to attend spring semester at Bismarck State College to
pursue a degree in Dentistry.
Marcus Hewitt, son of Kyle & Kristy Hewitt, plans to attend Bismarck State College and go in to the Lineman
Program.
Ashley Johnson, daughter of Kent & Connie Johnson, plans to attend Josef's School of Hair Design - West
Academy in Fargo, ND.
Austin Johnson, son of Kent & Connie Johnson, plans to attend NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND for Electrical
Technology.
Marcus Kollman, grandson of LeAnna Kollman & Kim Schulz, plans to attend NDSCS - Diesel Tech.
Maggie Mattson, daughter of Kent & Sharie Mattson, plans to attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead to
pursue a degree in early childhood development.
McKenzie Miller, son of John & Brenda Miller, plans to attend NDSCS in Wahpeton in the fall for Electrical
Technology.
Josey Page, daughter of Mike & Kristee Page, will be attending UND in the fall and major in Nursing. She
plans to attend grad school after to obtain a PHD in Psychology. She will also be running track at UND
Ashley Peterson, daughter of Jon & Cindy Peterson, will be attending NDSU for Human Development and
Family Science and get a dual degree with MSU for Social Work.
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Mackenzie Rindy, daughter of Bill & Lanette Rindy, plans to attend Jamestown College and pursue a degree in
Business.
Isaac Rost, son of Deb Rost and Rob Rost, plans to attend North Dakota State University for Engineering.
Taylor Skytland, son of Brad & Shelly Skytland, plans to attend college in the fall.
Erica Stokes, daughter of Brenda and the late Doug Stokes, plans to attend ND State College of Science in
Wahpeton in the fall.
Marah Zink, daughter of Eric and Nerissa Zink, plans to attend the University of Nevada - Las Vegas in the
fall.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEGE GRADS
Tyler Beckman graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
and Wellness.
Karlee Brown graduated from Dakota College of Bottineau with an Associate of Science in Physical
Education.
Kirsten Copenhaver graduated from Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks, MN
with a degree in Physical Therapy Assistance.
Brittany Entzi graduated from the University of Mary- Bismarck, with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing.
Caleb Genre graduated from Bismarck State College in December with a degree in Welding. He works for
Timberline Welding in Dickinson.
Skyler Hendrickson graduates in May from NDSU with a major in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design
and a minor in Business Administration.
Jana Peterson graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Mass Communications with emphasis on Advertising.
Cameron Roundy graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop &
Weed Science with a minor in Ag Business.
Rachel Stokes graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Political Science. She will be attending UND School of Law in the fall.
Whitney Zink graduated from NDSU with a degree in Business Administration.
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