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Trinity Receives Major Gift
We are delighted to announce that Trinity is the recipient of a “gift
annuity” in the amount of just over $103,000 from Hildur Swenson.
Hildur died at her home on February 16th , 2011. Her memorial service
was celebrated on March 26th . She was the oldest member of
Trinity, age 103, and maintained her independence and clarity of
mind to the end of her life. Hildur was a graduate of Gustavus and
committed to the life and growth of the college. She taught English
and Latin at various schools in Minnesota and taught Latin in St. Peter
for the last 15 years of her teaching career. Her accomplishments
and activities are too numerous to mention. Priority number
one in her life was her faith, her Savior, Lord, and congregation
where she used her gifts of the Spirit putting them to action in love
for the sake of God’s Kingdom. Over the years, Hildur was exceedingly
generous with her financial giving to Trinity – a calling and gift
she carried out in her last will and testament.
We remember her with joy and delight and give thanks for Hildur’s
life and compelling witness among us. Indeed, Thanks be to God!
We are aware, as well, of an additional $15,000 bequest upon the
sale of her home and personal property.
These “major gifts” will be distributed according to the Major Gifts
Policy of our congregation. In general terms that means that 50% of
Hildur’s bequest will go into Endowment Funds, 40% will be used at
the discretion of the congregation, and 10% will be given to benevolence
causes beyond our congregational life. These decisions will
be made and implemented by congregational leadership.
27 New Members Welcomed At Trinity
We welcome Mike & Vicki Bresnahan and their twin girls. Maranda
and Bethany are ten years old and in 5 th grade. They came
from Hibbing, MN and Mike works at First National Bank and Vicki
is a school student aide. They're involved in camping, golfing and
family game night.
Welcome to Stephen & Michelle Chalin and their family. They
have two children - Anakin is ten years old and in 4th grade. Audrey
is six years old and in 1st grade. Stephen is a Behavior Analyst
for the Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center and Michelle is
a Nursing Home Administrator. They come from St. James, MN
and are involved in golf, music, reading, and aging.
We also welcome Erik & Casey Dunker and their children.
They have three children - Caleb is ten years old and in 4th grade.
Gabriella is 3 1/2 years old, and Brady is 9 1/2 months old. Erik is
MAY
NEWSLETTER
Published by Trinity Lutheran Church
Saint Peter, Minnesota
a congregation of the ELCA
a contractor with Fox Valley Construction and
Casey is the HR Director for Shiloh's Hope Inc.
All are from Saint Peter.
We welcome Leona M. Langan who will be
retiring in May and she comes from Madison
Lake, MN.
Welcome to Thomas & Elizabeth Lange and
their children. They have four children - Asa
is 18 and a senior, Siobhan is 16 and a junior,
Amelia is 14 and a freshman, and Abigail is 4
and in preschool. Thomas works at Toro as a
punch press operator and Elizabeth is a homemaker
and stay at home mom. They come
from Le Sueur, MN and are involved in reading,
writing, art, sewing, cooking, music, and the
internet.
Welcome to Corrie & Brian Odland and their
two children. Lauren is seven years old and in
1st grade and Peyton is 5 years old.
And we also welcome Angela Rahman and
her two girls. Ashley is ten years old and in
5th grade and Kiara is seven years old and in
2nd grade. They've been in Saint Peter for
seven years but originally came from Fairmont,
MN. Angela is going to school to get in the
health care field. They are also involved in
Girls Scouts and Dance.
In this issue . . .
The Pastor’s Corner Page 2
Children & Family Page 4 & 5
Trinity Women Page 5
Calendar Page 6 & 7
Youth & Family Page 8
In His Service Page 9
Service List Page 10
Sponsors Page 11
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CORNER
The Natwick Epistle
“Do you not know that all of us who have been
baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into
his death? Therefore we have been buried with
him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ
was raised from the dead by the glory of the
Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”
ROMANS 6:3-4
In his Large Catechism, Luther makes this remarkable
statement about Holy Baptism:
“In Baptism every Christian has enough to
study and to practice all his life. He always
has enough to do to believe firmly what Baptism
promises and brings – victory over death
and the devil, forgiveness of sin, God’s grace,
the entire Christ, and the Holy Spirit with his
gifts. In short, the blessings of Baptism are so
boundless that if timid nature considers them, it
may well doubt whether they could all be true.”
Luther loved to make wild, audacious statements
like this. But, let me say three things
about Baptism that Luther felt were important
for us to remember:
1. In Baptism, God rescues us sinners, wrapping
us up in the saving work of Jesus Christ.
Baptism is not something you and I do for God.
Baptism is something God does for us. Baptism
is God’s love letter – “I love you forever”
written in our lives.
But isn’t simply hearing that promise enough?
Why do we need both to hear God’s promise
and to be washed in Baptism?
Think about how we express love to one another.
We speak our love to another, but we
also act on it. We say, “I love you!” and hug
(perhaps even kiss) the one we love. Baptism
is God’s kiss on our forehead. We hear it, but
we also feel it. Baptism is God’s first move toward
us, opening us to receive all that Jesus
has done for us.
When we are baptized it is as if time has
stretched out. Our baptismal day and Good
Friday and Easter are all brought together. Jesus’
death and resurrection overtakes us in the
present and brings to you and me all of the rescuing
work of Christ; unmistakably . . . . . . . . �
May 2011 THE PASTOR’S
� . . .passing on to us all that Christ has done for us.
2. In Baptism God signs and seals us forever.
When we are baptized God sets his stamp of ownership upon
us and that is a brand – a mark that cannot be erased. In Baptism
we get something that can never be taken away from us:
God’s unconditional right to us, washed over us with promises
that God will not and cannot ever go back on.
Some of you remember the old TV series, “All in the Family”. In
one episode, their daughter, Gloria, and her self-professed
atheist husband, Mike, made the decision not to baptize their
baby, little Joey. Their wish was that Joey would grow up and
find his own religious path. Beside himself with worry, Archie
reminded his atheist son-in-law that he (Michael) had himself
been baptized.
“Yeah, but I renounced it years ago, Archie” Michael declared.
To which Archie Bunker responded, “You can go ahead and
renounce your belly button, but ya still got one!”
You and I cannot erase our baptism. You can try to run from
God, but God will come after you. Your baptism is part of your
permanent record. AND, you can always return to it, reclaim it,
and live back into it.
3. The last thing I would want you to remember about baptism
is this: Baptism is for life. Baptism launches us into an adventure
of faith, following Jesus. Baptism sends us into God’s mission
in the world.
When someone is baptized, we give a candle as a reminder of
what our Lord Jesus said: “Let your light so shine before others,
that they may see your good works and give glory to your
Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
Baptism is sheer gift, folks! It’s the gift that gives us the calling
that we receive. If you are baptized, you are called to take the
light of Christ with you, wherever you go. It’s the job of a lifetime
and the joy of a lifetime.
May it be so for each of us! Amen
Summer Schedule Begins Sun., May 29 th
The summer worship schedule on Sundays will begin on Memorial
Day weekend (Sunday, May 29) and continue through
Labor Day weekend (Sunday, September 5). Two worship services
will take place at 8 and 9:30 am. We will return to our Fall
schedule on Sunday, September 11 th .
Contact the Pastors
� Pastor Charles Christensen
Phone: 507-934-2620
Email: pastorc@trinitystpeter.org
� Pastor Eric Natwick
Phone: 507-934-4095
Email: pastore@trinitystpeter.org

Do you know what your children are doing?
Along with their Bible studies, Sunday School and Confirmation
students have been creating designs on fabric this spring. Wonderful,
colorful, joyful quilt squares which will be assembled by
Trinity Women Quilters. To our knowledge, this will be the first
project jointly undertaken by youth and adults in the quilting group.
Did you know the quilters, who started their good works in the
1940’s, are the longest continuous service group at Trinity?
Through their steady and abiding efforts week after week, they’ve
made literally thousands of quilts which have been distributed
worldwide through Lutheran World Relief. Many have also been
donated locally to St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, Green
Lake Bible Camp, homeless shelters, women’s and children’s shelters,
the food shelf, and other agencies.
The quilting tradition symbolizes our ability to work together, each
contributing as she is able (currently there are no gentlemen
quilters, but they are welcome anytime!) Some donate supplies,
some cut fabric, some sew squares, some lay out the tops and
linings, some tie the layers together, some finish the edges, some
coordinate all the work, and finally some deliver the quilts. Much
like barn-raising, this community effort is made light by many willing
hands.
Watch for more news about this project – the magic of this intergenerational
effort will result in a one-of-a-kind quilt to be gifted to
a new Habitat for Humanity house in St. Peter. We can’t wait for
you to see the finished product as well as photos of our children
and quilters in action.
But the fun of this project won’t be kept to the children and quilters.
In the months ahead, the entire congregation will be given an opportunity
to be a part of this stewardship endeavor.
Under His direction the whole body is fitted together perfectly,
and each part in its own special way helps the other parts, so
that the whole body is healthy, and growing and full of love.
Ephesians 4:16
When quilting, this is exactly what is done…and a completed quilt
is full of love!
Watch for more news!
The Stewardship Committee
“Thank You” For Saving Stamps
There is a decorated box under the table where you pickup your
devotional books - this is the box where canceled stamps are collected.
For many years Trinity members have been saving . . . �
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NEWS
MAY
May 1 & 8
Unlocking the secrets
of the Letter
to the Hebrews—the New Testament’s most
mysterious book. A two-part study by Pastor
Herb Chilstrom.
Stamps continued
. . . � their canceled stamps so they can be
shipped to Washington D.C. and used toward
“STAMPS FOR A LIVING & the Deaf-REACH
programs. Following is the response we received
from our latest shipment:
March 14, 2011
Thanks for the philatelic material you
sent February 11. 2010 was a pretty
good year for us, although not as
good as in the past, but we recognize
that people are not using “snail” mail
the way they used to. Consequently,
we are even more appreciative than
ever of receiving what you are willing
and able to send us. We certainly
want to carry on our work with
Stamps for a Living at St. Elizabeths
Hospital, and with the handicapped
people who benefit from the efforts of
the Deaf-REACH program. Both programs
are aided by the sale of your
donations. With your support, we
should be able to do so for many
years to come. Thank you very much
and bless you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. June P. Heinz
Church member & Stamp Collection
Volunteer, C/O The United Church
1920 G Street NW
Washington DC 20006-4303
for June is Sunday, May 15 th . Any committees or individuals that have information
for the June newsletter need to have it turned in no later than Sunday, May
15 th . Thank you so much!
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CHILDREN
& FAMILY
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP
Sunday, May 8 th
Wheat Planting
4 th Graders and their families following the
10:45 am worship service.
Sunday, May 15 th
Parent/Teacher Appreciation Day!
Last Day of Sunday School/Grapple
Please join us in the Gustafson Room during
the education hour for a fun program to honor
our parents and teachers. This would be a
great time to give your teacher’s a big THANK
YOU for all the time they’ve shared with you this
past school year.
Be sure to check the Parent Message Board
each week for updates, changes, or details of
events and other exciting opportunities for you
to bring faith into your children’s lives.
Kids Who Care
On March 13 th , the 1 st - 6 th graders spent their
education hour at Benedictine’s Living Community
sharing the Word of God with the residents.
Together they sang songs, read their
bible story, and did a craft. The children left
their jellybean cross crafts with their new friends
as a visual reminder of their time together and a
great visual for Easter. The residents really
enjoyed our visit.
I am pleased to announce that $140 was raised
for God’s Global Barnyard during our “$1-a-
Chick” giving booth on Palm Sunday. Thank
you to everyone who supported it. The chicks
that you gifted will help 14 families feed their
growing kids nutritious meals and the extra
eggs will generate income putting them on a
path to a brighter future. To date our Sunday
School kids have purchased a cow, a sheep, 5
goats, a pig, a duck, and 10 chicks with their
Sunday School offering. And now we’ll add
another 140 chicks!
Faith-4-Life
We’re working on planning a fun game night at
the church for our 5 th & 6 th graders and maybe a
year end swimming party! We’ll let you know
the dates and details when we have them.
Thank you to Lori Hanson for over-seeing this
ministry and a huge thank you to all the parents
who have hosted events this year. This ministry
is alive and thriving because of all of you!
Fourth Grade Wheat Planting
On Sunday, May 8 th , the 4 th Grade Sunday School class will be
planting wheat in a plot just outside of the kitchen door to the Education
Wing. This planting is the first step in their preparation for
First Communion, which will happen next fall. Keep an eye on our
plot and watch it grow along with the 4 th Grade class! The students
in this year’s 4 th Grade class are:
Joseph Baron Rebecca Johnson Hunter Pierson
Kaden Burg Carson King Mikinley Prafke
Anakin Chalin Lydia Kisor-Conlon Isaac Sawyer
Caleb Dunker Ian Krenik Tyson Sowder
Liliana Elofson Kiara Krueger Bailey Tolzmann
Lane Feder Amari Lambert Jasmine Witty
Dylan Graft Grace Penkert
Brock Hanson Emily Peterson
Their Teachers are: Chris & Kristie Gurrola, Reed & Kathy Woyda
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2011
PandaMania
Where God Is WILD About you!
What happens when a pack of fun-loving panda bears invade the
church? . . . A WILD celebration of God’s unconditional love!
If you have a child that is going to be starting Kindergarten thru 6th Grade in the fall… we invite them & their friends the week of June
6th - 10th from 9:00am - Noon to explore a bamboo forest full of
playful pandas! They will experience Psalm 139 come to life as
they learn that they are God’s most precious creation! In return
they will learn to give thanks to God for all he does. Each part of
PandaMania VBS is intentionally designed to connect your kids to
God, create change in their hearts and provide them with actionable
ways to share God’s love with others.
PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 15 TH
(We will accept registrations thru June 5 th)
1. By Form - found in the narthex or education wing
2. By Internet: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/TrinityStPeter
REGISTRATION FEE
• $15 per child, max. of $35 per family
• Please write your children’s names on the memo line of your
check and drop off in the church office with your completed registration
form or printed on-line form
HELPERS NEEDED
We’re on the look out for lots of 7 th grade thru adult volunteers who
won’t mind getting a little WILD while helping the kids make new
friends, create crazy crafts, play giggle-inducing games, enjoy treetop
treats, experience wild adventures where the bible comes alive,
and sing and dance to pulse-pumping songs! If you’re interested in
helping, call Dawn Eberhart at 327-3783.
Get ready for the wildest VBS ever! Get ready for PandaMania!

Synodical Convention On May 14 th
The SW MN Women of the ELCA will gather in convention on Saturday,
May 14, 2011 at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. All women
are cordially invited to attend. Sharon Bakken is our unit delegate.
The registration cost is $40.00. Information is on the bulletin board
in the narthex.
We are asked to bring LWR Health Kits, non-denominational
Christian Literature and monetary donations for Malaria Nets as
our In-Kind offerings. Please bring your items to church prior to
May 13. The kits will be assembled and the literature packed to
take with us that day. Ten dollars will purchase one malaria net.
Please leave that contribution in the church office. Thank you for
supporting our mission projects.
Kitchen Purchases
Trinity Women have added seven dozen teaspoons to the silverware
drawer. Our silverware pattern has been discontinued but,
using the internet, we were able to find the spoons to match our
set. White Corning Ware soup bowls were purchased to cut back
on our styrofoam usage. The styrofoam products cannot be recycled
and add to the waste build up in our country.
May Schedule
May 2 9:00 am Quilting/Potluck lunch
May 3 6:30 pm Coordinating Board Mtg
May 6 1:30 pm Martha Circle Bible Study
May 8 9:00 am Card/Napkin sales
May 9 9:30 am Rebecca Circle Bible Study
May 14 8:00 am WELCA Synodical Convention
May 16 1:30 pm Hope Circle Bible Study
May 21 11:30 am Salad Sampler Luncheon
Parent/Teacher Appreciation Day
May 15 th will be the last Sunday of Sunday School. It is also Parent/Teacher
Appreciation Day. You are invited to join us in the
Gustafson Room during the education hour for a fun program and
some treats to honor our parents and Sunday School staff.
Please join me in giving a huge THANK YOU to all of our Sunday
School teachers, helpers, and everyone else who volunteered their
time, treasures, and talents to support this ministry this past Sunday
School year. Your continuous commitment of time and energy
and your selflessness to serve the children of Trinity is greatly appreciated!
We are so blessed to have such caring and talented
people sharing their love of God with our children.
Teachers:
Emily Kracht Tracy Krakow Katie Hanson
Sara Southworth Jenny Graft Shelly Conlon
Kristie Boyer Rick Graft Lisa Hofferbert
Marci Greisen Cinde Wiebusch Kristie Gurrola
Becky Sievert Julie Farlinger Chris Gurrola
Tim Sievert Jamie Farlinger Reed Woyda
Jackie Harrison Lori Hanson Kathy Woyda . . . �
TRINITY
WOMEN
Salad Sampler Luncheon
All women of Trinity and their guests are invited
to a pot luck salad luncheon on Saturday, May
21 at 11:30 am! If it works for you to bring a
salad to share, please do so. If it is not convenient—just
come! There will be more than
enough for all. Just imagine all the delicious
salads to sample!! Buns, desert and beverage
will be provided.
The program for the luncheon will be provided
by the youth of Trinity. This will be time to highlight
the gifts and talents of our young people.
Kelton Kelly will share his mission trip experiences.
He spent a week in Monteray and El
Carmon, Mexico in March of this year.
There will be a no admission charge as you are
bringing the salads. A free will offering will be
received with half going to support the Women
of the ELCA and half staying at Trinity to meet
expenses.
Put the date on your calendar and come join us.
CHILDREN
& FAMILY
� . . . Terri Winter Shannon Zachman
Brenda Haugen
Helpers:
Joe Zachman
Lydia Kennedy Ella Wiebusch
Maggie Kennedy Maggie Anderson
Jacob Gurrola Brianna Aretz
Desi Krueger Marie Annexstad
Avery Bachman Dalton Sawyer
Chloe Bachman Emma Jeremiason
Calli Sizer Maggie Conlon
Alina Bachman Zeke Haugen
Taylor Graft Michaela Zachman
Music Leader: Nancy Sizer
It’s been a wonderful year serving you, and I’m
looking forward to seeing you all again in September!
Dawn Eberhart
Christian Education Coordinator
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 1
8:00 am Communion Worship Service
9:00 am Coffee Fellowship Hour
9:30 am Communion Worship Service
Adult Forum, Sunday School & Grapple
Celebration Singers Rehearsal
10:45 am Contemporary Communion Worship Service/
w Rite of Confirmation
11:00 am Brennan Kelly Confirmation Reception
6:00 pm Children & Families Meeting
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
8:00 am Communion Worship Service
9:00 am Coffee Fellowship Hour
Cards & Napkins for sale in Narthex-WELCA
9:30 am Communion Worship Service
Adult Forum, Sunday School & Grapple
Celebration Singers Rehearsal
10:45 am Contemporary Communion Worship Service
w/Wheat Planting Service to follow
12:00 pm Colten Hutchens Baptism
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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30 Hour Famine Ends
Vacation Bible School Registrations Due
8:00 am Communion Worship Service
9:00 am Coffee Fellowship
Youth Used Book Sale & Bake Sale
9:30 am Communion Worship Service
Last Adult Forum, Sunday School & Grapple
Parent Appreciation Day
Celebration Singers Rehearsal
10:45 am Contemporary Communion Worship Service
2:00 pm Ashley Gibson Baby Shower
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
CELEBRATION SUNDAY 22
8:00 am Communion Worship Service
9:00 am Coffee Fellowship
9:30 am Communion Worship Service w/Baby
Banken Baptism
NO Grapple or Sunday School
NO Adult Forum
10:45 am Contemporary Communion Worship Service
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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8:00 am Communion Worship Service
9:00 am Coffee Fellowship
9:30 am Communion Worship Service
NO Adult Forum, Grapple or Sunday School
10:45 am NO Contemporary Worship Service
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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9:00 am Mission Quilters w/potluck
5:30 pm “The Kitchen”
Girl Scouts Meeting
6:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study
Ewe-nique Quilters Meeting
8:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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9:30 am Rebecca Circle Bible Study
5:30 pm “The Kitchen”
6:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study
8:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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1:30 pm Hope Circle Bible Study
5:30 pm “The Kitchen”
6:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study
8:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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5:30 pm “The Kitchen”
6:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study
8:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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5:30 pm “The Kitchen”
6:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study
8:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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5:30 pm Executive Board Meeting
6:30 pm Trinity Women Board Mtg
7:00 pm Finance Committee Mtg
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1:30 pm Amazing Grey’s
Hostess: Val & Dee H.
5:30 pm Girl Scout Leader Mtg
6:00 pm Committee Meetings
7:00 pm Church Council Meeting
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7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am Adult Bible Study
12:00 pm SA Partnership Lunch
1:00 pm Staff & Music Meeting
2:00 pm AA (Closed Meeting)
5:30 pm Confirmation Guide Meal
5:45 pm Both Choirs Rehearsal
7:30 pm Praise Bells Rehearsal
O2 Senior High Youth
PM Adult Bible Study
8:00 pm PraiseBAND Rehearsal
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7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am Adult Bible Study
1:00 pm Staff & Music Meeting
2:00 pm AA (Closed Meeting)
5:45 pm Both Choirs Rehearsal
7:30 pm Praise Bells Rehearsal
O2 Senior High Youth
PM Adult Bible Study
8:00 pm PraiseBAND Rehearsal
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7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am Adult Bible Study
1:00 pm Staff & Music Meeting
2:00 pm AA (Closed Meeting)
5:45 pm Both Choirs Rehearsal
7:30 pm Praise Bells Rehearsal
O2 Senior High Youth
Cookout & Campfire
PM Adult Bible Study
8:00 pm PraiseBAND Rehearsal
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7:00 am Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am Adult Bible Study
1:00 pm Staff & Music Meeting
2:00 pm AA (Closed Meeting)
7:30 pm NO O2 Sr High Youth
PM Adult Bible Study
5:00 pm Al-Anon
6:00 pm SA Partnership Meeting
7:00 pm AA (Open to the public)
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5:00 pm Al-Anon
7:00 pm AA (Open to the public)
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9:00 am Website Boot Camp in
Bloomington
5:00 pm Al-Anon
7:00 pm AA (Open to the public)
5:00 pm Al-Anon
7:00 pm AA (Open to the public)
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7:00 am Trinity Graduating Se-
iors Breakfast
1:30 pm Martha Circle at Realife
Hostess:
5:00 pm Smesmo/Kaiser Wedding
Rehearsal
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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WELCA In-Kind Offerings Due by
today
7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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7:00 pm AA (Closed to the public)
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CALENDAR
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9:00 am AA (Closed to the public)
3:00 pm Kelsey Smesmo & Chris
Kaiser Wedding
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30 Hour Famine Begins
8:00 am WELCA Synodical
Convention Granite Falls
9:00 am AA (Closed to the public)
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9:00 am AA (Closed to the public)
11:30 am Trinity Women Salad
Sampler Luncheon
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9:00 am AA (Closed to the public)
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YOUTH &
FAMILY
Congratulations To Our
9 th Grade Confirmands!
We welcome the newest adult members of our
congregation. The following students will be
affirming their baptism in a special Service of
Confirmation on Sunday, May 1 at the 10:45
a.m. worship service. Please congratulate the
following young men and women on this important
milestone in their life:
Chloe Bachman, Kali Jo Cummins, Benjamin
Gault, Zachary Just, Brennan Kelly, Danielle
Leonard, K. Caulen Lusty, Derek Meyer, David
Miller, Courtney Roach, Cole Rolland, Anna
Rustman, Anthony “Tony” Schwartz, Stephanie
Winter, and Adam Yeske.
A special “Thank You” to all who have served as
Confirmation Guides over the past three years.
Wendy Bachman, Jerry Conlon, Rick Graft, Grey
Lusty, Joe Martinez, Jim Miller, Scott Moore, &
Jason Schultz.
Youth Announce Used
Book Sale & Bake Sale
Sunday, May 22 nd at Trinity 9:00 am – Noon
Clean out your bookshelves - Share the gift of
reading…and get ready for your summer beach
reads! Drop off your book donations at Trinity
Lutheran Church from May 11-18. Join us on
Celebration Sunday for some great book buys
and yummy baked goods in the Gustafson Fellowship
Hall! Proceeds benefit the youth who
are going on our Week of Hope - 2011 Youth
Mission Trip to St. Louis.
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND
THE CORNER!!
What are you doing this summer? Make some
plans to hang out at Trinity…or take a trip with
us…or BOTH! Grab a copy of Trinity’s 2011
summer programming brochure from the youth
table in the narthex or check online for all the
details about Vacation Bible School, Boundary
Waters, ValleyFair, Harry Potter Bible Study,
Camps, our NEW Monthly Bible & Breakfast
program, Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon,
and much more!
Junior High GRAPPLE – Final weeks!
Join us for our last month of Grapple! Sunday mornings in the
conference room by Erika’s office, you can hear a group of rowdy
kids in grades 7-9 talking, wrestling, and grappling with issues of
faith! Join us from 9:30-10:30 every Sunday morning for some fun!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
May’s Schedule for Senior High Youth
Group - O2 (Oxygen)
This month, with so much going on….we’ve got special times for
senior high youth group:
May 4 – Meet from 8-9:30…we are watching an awesome movie
clip…POPCORN!
May 11 – Meet from 7-8:30…we are playing JUMBO Monopoly…
bring all your friends!
May 18 – FINAL NIGHT OF O2! Meet at 7pm for a COOKOUT
and CAMPFIRE!
May 25 – NO Meeting, Senior Awards Night @ School. If you
have any questions, please contact Erika and checkout
our “O2” group on FACEBOOK!
Trinity Lutheran’s Graduating Senior
Breakfast Friday, May 6 th @ 7:00am
Seniors, this is just for you! We will be providing a yummy breakfast
for Trinity’s Class of 2011! We’ll also have fun give-a-ways –
so mark your calendars now! Breakfast will be served before
school, from 7-8am. Questions, call/text Erika Durheim’s cell:
612.306.6697.
Trinity’s Senior Baccalaureate Service
Wednesday, June 1 st
Trinity members, along with graduating high school seniors and
their families, are invited to join in a special Baccalaureate Service
at Trinity Lutheran on Wednesday, June 1st , at 7:00 p.m. The Baccalaureate
is a service of prayer and blessing for our new graduates.
Special music will be provided by the Celebration Singers,
this year’s recipients of Trinity’s Scholarships will be announced
and honored, a special gift from our Trinity family will be presented
to each graduate, and a special ceremony has been prepared in
which we honor both students and their parents on this important
milestone in both of their lives. Please join us in celebrating this
great achievement in the life of our graduating high school seniors.
Spring 2011 College Fairs
28 colleges & universities of the ELCA have FAITH in your future!
If you are looking for information about Lutheran colleges, there's
no better place to look than LutheranColleges.org. Their purpose
is to encourage, assist, & promote cooperation among Lutheran
colleges & universities in the United States & Canada. Three
Great Opportunities to Get ALL the Info!
Sunday, May 1 — Rochester, MN from 2-4 pm
Monday, May 2 — Maple Grove, MN from 7-9 pm
Tuesday, May 3 — West St. Paul, MN from 6-9 pm
For more information, talk to Erika or visit:
http://www.lutherancolleges.org/events/collegefairs.

May 2011
Lay Readers
May 1 st
8:00 am Carl Aanonsen
9:30 am Kirk Beyer
May 8 th
8:00 am Eileen Kivi
9:30 am Kris Kelly
May 15 th
8:00 am Curt Stolee
9:30 am Jan Glimsdal
May 22 nd
8:00 am Justin Simpson
9:30 am Mike Kolek
May 29 th
8:00 am Jan Swanson
9:30 am Doug Minter
Altar Care
May 1 st Deloris Holteen & Judy Schultz
May 8 th Kristi Portugue & Delores Hahn
May 15 th Tim Kennedy & Mary Snyder & Irene Hoehn
May 22 nd Mary Lou Miller & Delores Swenson
May 29 th Joy & Bob Sanderson & Rita Gibbs
Video Camera
May 1 st Nancy Hanson
May 8 th Nancy Hanson
May 15 th Marc Bachman
May 22 nd Marc Bachman
May 29 th Tom Frey
Council Assistants
8:00 am Carl Aanonsen
9:30 am Eric Christensen
10:45 am Marc Bachman
May Acolytes
8:00 am Taylor Graft,
Sklyer Hochstein,
Brayden Klubben
9:30 am Colton Lusty,
Rae Ann Meyer,
Tanner Peterson
Coffee Fellowship Hosts
May 1 st Curt & Peg Stolee
May 8 th Paul Hartman & Beverly Thorn
May 15 th Cindy Porter
May 22 nd Anne & Meryl Jessen
May 29 th Dennis & Mary Jo Erickson
Multi-Family Fund Raiser Sale
All proceeds benefit
Susan G. Komen MN Race for the Cure
Saturday, May 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Red Men Club (back entrance)
Sponsored by Candy Witte, Family & Friends
IN HIS
SERVICE
May Ushers
May 1 st
8:00 am Adrian & Pei-loh Lo, Al
Hewitt, & Irene Hoehn
9:30 am Chad & Pam Fitterer, &
Tom & Lynn Burg
10:45 am Kris Kelly Family
May 8 th
8:00 am Cornelius & Kathy Hauser,
Al Hewitt, & Irene Hoehn
9:30 am Chad & Pam Fitterer, &
Tom & Lynn Burg
10:45 am Mike Kolek Family
May 15 th
8:00 am Adrian & Pei-loh Lo, Grant
Annexstad, & Ann Maland
9:30 am Jack & Marlys Burch & Jim
& Valerie Christenson
10:45 am Richard & Wanda Eckberg
May 22 nd
8:00 am Adrian & Pei-loh Lo, Grant
Annexstad, & Ann Maland
9:30 am Jack & Marlys Burch & Jim
& Valerie Christenson
10:45 am Rick Graft Family
May 29 th
8:00 am Genevieve Miller, Leona
Miller, Robert Meyer, &
Vonnie Nelson
9:30 am Eric & Heidi Christensen,
Andy Elofson, & Julie Gault
10:45 am No Contemporary Service
Trinity Lutheran’s Co-ed Softball
So your tryout with the Minnesota Twins didn’t
work out? That’s okay!!! Now you can play
with Minnesota’s truly elite players (who may
also happen to be your closest friends) by signing
up for Trinity Lutheran Church’s co-ed softball
team. Games will be played on Monday
nights beginning in May and as many as 20
people can make the official roster. Husband
and wife combinations are preferred so we can
save paper on player contracts. For more information,
contact either Marc Bachman or
Dave Greisen. Dust off those gloves and sign
up in the narthex NOW!
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SERVICE
LISTS
May 2011
Food Coordinators:
Meryl Jessen
Cindy Porter
Usher/Greeter Contacts:
Curt & Peg Stolee
Name:
Baron, Jennifer
Bjorklund, Dale & Rosemarie
Borgstahl, Scott & Kim
Brandt, James
Christensen, Eric & Heidi
Christianson, Helen
Detlefsen, David
Douglas, Emily
Erickson, Dennis & Mary Jo
Fitterer, Chad & Pam
Golgart, Jim & Lucy
Guida, Alecia
Gurrola, Chris & Kristie
Hanson, Marsha
Harmer, Lillias
Harrison, Jackie
Hartman, Kip & Paula
Jeremiason, Jeff & Maria
Jessen, Arne & Meryl
Johnson, Stephen & Mary
Krenik, Mark & Betty
Kuhl, Danielle
Lunderberg, Mike & Candus
Maland, Debra
Martinson, Joel
Nelsen, Bill & Margie
Nielsen, Jill
Nygard, Lynda
Oachs, Jane
Peterson, Helen
Porter, Cindy
Schoevers, Rudy & Jayne
Smith, Doreen
Stolee, Curt & Peg
Thorn, Raymond & Beverly
Wahl, Melvin & Amy Sue
Wood, Barry & Betty
Youngblom, Mark & Sheryl
All Trinity members share in food preparation and serving duties for
funerals and other church events throughout the year. The membership
has been divided into 13 groups with designated coordinators
for each month. This allows one group to have a month off each
year. Groups move up one month each year as well, so that you are
not serving in the same month each year. This list is also used to
secure ushers. When your assistance is needed, a coordinator will
contact you.
June 2011
Food Coordinators:
Lola Douglas 934-3397
Nancy Sanderson 931-2106
Name:
Anderson, Jeff & Sheila Sanderson, Lloyd & Nancy
Annexstad, Phyllis Schmit, Marilyn
Beyer, Kirk & Marilyn Schmidt, Michael & Sherri
Blaido, Bridget Soucek, Matt & Shawn
Braun, Scot Sunderman, Duane & Louise
Bruns, Darwin & Carla Thorstensson, Roland & Edith
Calhoun, Claudia Wellner, Brad & Carol
Carson, Aaron & Amber Westre, Peter & Michelle
Cohrt, Altamira Wettergren, Jennifer
Douglas, Ken & Lola Wright, Gertrude
Eberhart, Ryan & Dawn Young, Tom & Meredith
Farlinger, Jaime & Julie
Greisen, David & Marci
Kreft, Keith & Corinne
Langsjoen, Deanna
Lutz, Vera
Martinson, Bea
Menk, Randy & Jennifer
Moore, Scott & Brenda
Nieves, Roy & Larissa
Oligney, Cheryl
Olson, Ray & Dorothy
Pedersen, Willian & Lurene
Peterson, Conrad & Lita
Polikowsky, Laurie
Robertz, Bill & Marilyn
Rock, David & Kay
S T A T I S T I C S
Baptism
Braelyn Tyler Nielsen
Child of Karl Nielsen & Amy O’Malley
Baptized on Sunday, April 10 th , 2011
Wedding
Sean Carstensen & Sarah Rostad
April 16 th , 2011

SPONSORS
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Trinity Lutheran Church
511 South Fifth Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Trinity Staff
Pastors: Charles Christensen,
Eric Natwick
Office Coordinator Bonnie L. Rieger
/ Publicist:
Financial Secretary: Lynn Davey
Organist / Pianist: Judy Maharry
Praise Bells Director: Ray Jacobson
Celebration Singers Annette Meeks
Director:
Contact Information:
Phone: 507 - 934 - 4786
Fax: 507 - 934 - 4562
Email: office@trinitystpeter.org
Address Label Here
Office Hours:
Non-Profit Org.
Presort Standard
Permit No. 3
St. Peter, MN 56082
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Trinity Choir Director: Annette Meeks
JOY! Director: Nancy Sizer
Youth & Family Erika Durheim
Minister:
Christian Education Dawn Eberhart
Coordinator:
Custodian: Barry Wood
Missionaries: Rev. Eric Anspach-
Hanson & Christie
Hanson
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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