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Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir
will lead worship & music this Sunday, June 28, 9:30 am & 10:45 am services in the sanctuary.

Pastor Amanda

On July 12 at 11:45am, Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a special congregational meeting to vote on a recommendation to call Pastor Amanda Weinkauf as our new Associate Pastor,

 Learn more...Todd's Blog: Introducing Pastor Amanda 


Trinity's Structure Update
Watch video that further explains part of Trinity's strategic 5-year plan to "streamline congregational structure"

Trinity Softball
Great to be a fan in the stands!! Watch 'em play at the fairground fields THIS WEEK... 

Co-Rec Softball: Tues, June 30, 6:30 pm, Field 1

July 7: 6:30 pm, Field 2  

Men's Softball: Th, July 9,

7:15 pm, Field 3 & 8:15 pm, Field 3  

Worship This Week
Pastor Dick Steffan will share the message:  
-5:00 pm & 8:15 am services in the Sanctuary
Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir will lead worship & music:
-9:30 am & 10:45 am services in the sanctuary
Saturday, June 27   

5:00 pm Service in the Sanctuary with communion 

Sunday, June 28
8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 am, Services in the Sanctuary

Diapers for Detroit (begins June 27)
The 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering participants are bringing "Diapers to Detroit". Trinity youth are hoping the congregation can help! The donation of money for the purchase of diapers  and/or the gift of diapers are appreciated. Packages of diapers will be collected in the Narthex beginning June 27 through July 12. Monetary donations may be delivered to the church office.   
Youth Ministry
Senior High Summer Ministry - Ice Cream "Sundays", July 12 & 26, August 9 & 16, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, at Kate's Home. "Can I ask that?" & other Faith Questions. Contact: Kate Verlautz, Sr. High Ministries, katev@tlcowatonna.org

Junior High Summer Ministry - Backyard Barbecue Bible Studies, Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Gather * Play * Eat * Study * S'more.  Weekly events hosted by Trinity families.  All students, friends and parents 6th, 7th & 8th grades (completed) are invited!  Come to one, or a few, or all. Chris Swanson, Jr. High Ministries, chriss@tlcowatonna.org 

  

Junior High Summer Serve, TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursdays, July 9 & August 13, R egional and national service project opportunities in the mornings. Wacky fellowship activities in the afternoons.  Cost is $10 per date ($30 total) and a Trinity Med Form (available in the Office and on the website). Contact: Chris Swanson 

  

Summer Tea Time, Tuesdays, July 7 & August 11, 7:00 pm
in the Lounge. All are Welcome.  Great Conversations, Tea and Treats! Contact Kate. 

Road Rules Mystery Trip, Junior High, June 20-27

12th Grade Mission Trip, New Orleans, June 27-July 5

Ingham Lake Camp, Grades 4th-6th, July 12-17

ELCA Youth Gathering, Grades 9th-12th, Detroit, July 13-19

Camp Omega, Grades 3rd & 4th, July 21-24

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to join in the Transportation Ministry. Trinity is providing shuttle service from our parking lot to and from the Steele County Free Fair (SCFF) on Senior Day, Thursday, August 20 and on Kids Day, Friday, August 21. Contact Tanyia, tanyiab@tlcowatonna.org  

 

Many hands make light work...
over 30 adult volunteers needed to help at Aurora Diner
during the 2015 Steele County Free Fair, Friday, August 21, shifts scheduled between 6:30 am - 9:00 pm. Please contact Kathy at 451-2138 to learn more.  
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