Pathways N ov e m b e r 2 0 0 9

TR IN I TY PRE S BY TER IA N C HURC H

NOVEMBER 8: STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

TRINITY Extravagant Generosity describes practices of sharing and giving that
PRESBYTERIAN STAFF exceed all expectations and extend to unexpected measures. It de-
Pastor scribes lavish sharing, sacrifice, and giving in service to God and
Gary Hanson neighbor. Every scriptural example of giving is extravagant, and
Home: (651) 501-1820 churches that practice Extravagant Generosity teach, preach, and
Cell: (651) 373-1821
gary@trinitywoodbury.org practice the tithe. The focus is on the Christian's need to give because
of giving nature of God whom we worship.

Administrator/Pastoral For Trinity Presbyterian Church, November 8 is Commitment Sunday

Care Coordinator when we ask that you return a card with your best estimate of your
Dee Lindblom giving for 2010. I want to remind you that the payments for our mort-
Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
gage (for the most recent addition to our building) are not part of our
Cell:(651) 353-6724 operating budget. For this, we ask for separate pledges of support for
our capital needs.
Christian Education Last year we conducted a campaign asking for 3 year pledges to this
Director
Joe Pendal need. Our mortgage over 3 years is approximately $252,000. Last
joe@trinitywoodbury.org year, our campaign received pledges of only $208,000. If you did not
(651) 436-3435 pledge last year to this need, we hope you will prayerfully consider
pledging for the remaining 2 years of this campaign, in addition to
Church Musician supporting the annual operating needs of Trinity. If you did pledge to-
Joyce Piper
ward this 3-year campaign last year, please consider raising that
(651) 458-0341
pledge.
Choir Director John Upson, Stewardship and Finance Chair
Neal Strand
(651) 501-8225 ―The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and
the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give
Child Care Attendants as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for
Amanda Ulrich God loves a cheerful giver.‖ 2 Cor. 9:6-7
Kristina Deneen

Custodians TIME TO FALL BACK:

Jeff Lindblom DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Karen Patraw ENDS NOVEMBER 1
Be sure to set your clocks
2125 Tower Drive and watches one hour back
Woodbury MN 55125 on Saturday, October 31
Phone & Fax: before you go to bed. Enjoy
(651) 738-0045 your extra hour of sleep, and
make it to church on time!
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MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS FROM THE PASTOR…

As I write, I am finishing a full but wonderful time in Madison! The week began with officiating
the wedding of Garry and Debi Espe's son, Alex, of our congregation, and Elizabeth Stewart
of Milwaukee. Beth and I enjoyed the rehearsal dinner on Friday, the wedding and reception on
Saturday, and the warm hospitality of our hosts and new acquaintances we made. I was also
able to visit our son Craig, in his last semester of his senior year at the University of Wisconsin.
I saw his apartment and even attended one of his classes! We walked around campus, shopped
for groceries and went out for dinner. I enjoyed the ―male bonding‖ time and the opportunity to
relive some of my own college experience.
My primary reason for staying the extra 5 days, however, was to take part in a study opportu-
nity through the University of Wisconsin Extension, a continuing education studies program. My
sabbatical earlier this spring/summer exhausted my study leave for the year so I took this time
as a vacation week.
My first of three classes addressed ADHD in Adults, Separating Myth from Reality. Among other
things I learned that ADHD in adults is quiet and often undiagnosed, yet the consequences can
be very serious, sometimes even deadly. Treatment, however, is very effective and safe. My
second class, taught by the same renowned university professor and practicing clinician, was on
the topic of schizophrenia in teens and young adults. Defined as the presence of hallucinations
and delusions characterized by loss of function, schizophrenia has always puzzled me. I’m glad
to now be more aware of its ramifications.
The third class was entitled, ―Visioning and Planning: Holy Conversations about Your Congrega-
tion's Future.‖ I know some of this content will be useful as our congregation continues the
process of long range planning. I have learned that good strategic planning asks essential for-
mation questions such as ―Who are we?‖ ―What are we called to do?‖ and ―Who is our
neighbor?‖ Additionally, we need to ask ourselves, who are the ―clients‖ of our congregation;
the people already here, those not yet here (but will be someday) or, the mission field in which
we are located? You may wish to ask and wrestle with these questions yourself as we journey
through the fast changing cultural context that all congregations are facing today.
Your pastor, Gary

Friday Bible Study

Preparing for Advent by Examining Hanukkah
11/20, 12/4, 11 & 18
Hanukkah’s theme is of a miracle and during Hanukkah Jesus spoke of His miracles: ―If I am not
doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me. But if I do them, even though you do not
believe me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me
and I am in the Father.‖ (John 10:37-38) Jesus wanted the people of his day to see His miracles
and believe in Him as a result. His miracles point to his divine and messianic identity and in this
way Jesus personifies the message of Hanukkah.
Please join us for four weeks beginning November 20 from 10 – 11:30 at Trinity. Discussions
will be facilitated by Debbie Bloom, Ruth Bloom’s daughter, who attends Kehilat Sar Shalom,
a Messianic Christian congregation in St. Paul. There will be no session on 11/27. On 12/18,
we’ll meet at the home of Beth Hanson, 8201 Somerset Road , Woodbury, for a discussion and
Christmas brunch. Questions about the study group call Beth (651) 501-1820.
NOVEMBER 2009
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
All You Want to Know About CE in 1,000
Words
November? Seriously? And before we know it:
Advent and Christmas and a brand new year!
Since I began serving as director of Christian
Education in September life has moved at a
break-neck pace and only the family’s bout
with the flu has provided an opportunity to
catch my breath. Still, the work goes as we
look to provide more and interesting, deep and
meaningful educational opportunities.
What Have We Been Doing & What’s Hap-
pening Now?
Starting in September a once-a-week Story
Time Trinity kicked-off and after a few weeks
of intermittent attendance, we are moving that
program from Tuesdays to Fridays (10:00-
10:30 a.m.). For preschoolers this story time
includes a Bible story, a children’s story, and
an activity. Join us, bring a neighbor or a
friend. Additionally, our Saturday series,
Reading the Bible Together, for families of
Pre-K to 6th graders continues, but rather than
attempting to meet every week, we will meet
on the following dates (Nov. 14 and 21;
10:00-10:45). We will take December off and
resume in January.
Recently we concluded a four-week class that
explored some basic tenets of Presbyterian/
Reformed theology by examining specific read- In December First Sunday is the 6 from
ings from Scripture. And by the time you re-
ceive this, we will have embarked on our ten- Study and discussion time, as well as team
session study of Acts of the Apostles. If
you haven’t joined in, but are interested you
can still do so. Our only text is Acts itself. We As if First Sunday is not enough, we hold our
are meeting in person as a group five times
(Mondays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. or 7:00-8:00 12. Come prepared as usual with a favorite
p.m.); the other five sessions are being con-
ducted online. This class wraps up on Decem- low, appropriate sleepwear, appropriate out-
ber 21 (that’s more like nine weeks than ten,
but we will double up one week to finish before door activity). Registration will begin at 6:00
Christmas).
November 7 from 10:00-1:00 is a class on
John Calvin. This year is the 500th Anniver-
sary of Calvin’s birth … to commemorate the
font of Reformed theology we will focus our at-
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tention on his life, theology and controversies
(some of which still effect the views others
have of Presbyterianism.
Looking Further Ahead
Since the December newsletter will arrive after
we have begun, here’s a peek at CE’s plans for
Advent and Christmas: beginning with the Dec.
6 (the second Sunday of Advent) three con-
secutive Children’s messages will present the
stories of various participants in the Nativity.
First, Mary and Joseph, then the Angels, fol-
lowed by the shepherds.
Children will be invited to volunteer to be cos-
tumed while a narrator reads their story. We
will review these three vignettes and present
the final installment that is the story of the
Three Kings during the 5:00 Children’s Service
on Christmas Eve. This project, which was
proposed by Debi Espe (thank you, Debi!) will
serve as this year’s Christmas pageant. So, on
Christmas Eve all interested children will be in-
vited to be costumed whether as a sheep, a
camel, a shepherd, or any of the above.
In addition, the Children’s Service will include
carol singing as well as other traditional ele-
ments we have come to expect from this ser-
vice.
About the Youth
th
11:00-2:00. We will enjoy our typical Bible
building games, a service project, lunch, and a
bounty of laughs.
first Lock-in of the year on December 11 &
snack to share, sleeping bag/blankie and pil-
door wear (just in case we dream up some out-
pm (please eat dinner before you arrive) and
we will open the doors for departure at 10:00
am following clean-up.
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FROM THE INTERN...

This month I found myself facing a giant. Was I was to rejoice in what God has done in my
my giant a huge, hairy Philistine like David life, to rejoice in how God was working in the
faced? No, he was a 5 foot 5 professor of He- world. To find that joy, I praise God for the
brew at Bethel Seminary. Yet, just the mere promises’ that have been given me. The prom-
thought of him would have me terrified and ises that God is in control, that God will never
shaking- just as Saul and his army did at the leave me, and that God is restoring me into a
voice of Goliath. How could this slight man new person.
cause so much fear? For me, it was the way he
Then with this heart of thanksgiving, I prayed
taught Hebrew –
that God would give
and how I felt un- Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – me the energy I
able to do what rejoice! Let everyone see that your are considerate needed to finish this
was asked in class. in all you do. Remember the Lord is coming soon.
class. I prayed that
This Hebrew class Don’t worry about anything; instead, Pray about the Lord would open
was my second to everything. Tell God what you need and thank my mind to absorb
last language him for all he has done. If you do this, you will the information I
course needed for experience God’s Peace, which is far more won- needed to, and that
my degree and or- derful then the human mind can understand. His The Creator would
dination, yet I peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in soften my heart to-
wanted to run as Christ Jesus. wards my professor,
far away from this so I could have a
challenge as I Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT) teachable spirit in
could. There was class. Then I sat
no way I could walk forwards and meet this gi- back to watch and see what God did. The class
ant! I was losing sleep as I worried about this is still hard, but I don’t have to worry about it
class. I would mope and complain to everyone anymore. And when I feel the panic rising – I
about this challenge and how I was guaranteed again rejoice in who God is and I hand over my
to fail! My time with God turned into rants as I worry again and again.
would blame God for creating me in such a way
As we all approach this busy season, I encour-
that I had to struggle so hard with Hebrew. I
age you to join me in handing over your worry
was a perfect ―Eeyore.‖
to God. An easy way to do this is to start
Then God reminded me about what my job was every day by praising God for three things.
while I faced this Giant. I was not supposed to Watch and see how God can meet with us
waste time grumbling and blaming everyone. when we stop worrying and start praying. That
My job was to trust God. is what David did when he walked out and
faced Goliath, and it is what we can do as we
face our own giants.

TRINITY’S NEWEST MEMBERS

On September 27, Trinity was blessed with several new members. They are very spiritual people
and will be valued members of our congregation. Please be sure to meet them! (Photos of our
new members can be found in the welcome room!)
John and Miriam Griffiths - Miriam joins us by transfer from St. Philip’s Lutheran Church in
Fridley. She is a self-employed violinist, violin/viola teacher, and a stay-at-home mom. John is a
CPA-tax accountant who likes to run, do yardwork, and watch/play sports. John and Miriam have
a very active 18 month old daughter, Tove.
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MISSION AND ACTION NEWS

Alternative Christmas Market
On the first three Sundays of Advent, beginning
November 29, the Mission & Action Commit-
tee will provide alternative gifts for your pur-
chase. You will be able to donate to support the
work of local and international efforts such as
Extra Innings, the Christian Cupboard, the
Medical Benevolence Foundation and the Heifer
Project. In exchange for your donations, we will
provide you with cards to acknowledge your
contribution to the recipients of your alterna-
tive gifts.
Extra Innings Tutors Still Needed – Young
Students Waiting for Your Friendship
Specific needs for tutors include:
Tuesday evenings:
 5th grade girl, help with math
 9th grade girl, help with all subjects
 9th grade girl, help with all subjects
 9th grade boy, help with all subjects
Thursday evenings:

Decorate the Tree and Fill the Crib  5th grade girl, help with math

This year we will again be decorating our  9th grade girl, help with all subjects
Christmas tree with hats, gloves, mittens and  9th grade boy, help with all subjects
scarves to be distributed to those in need.
Please bring purchased or home made items.  1st grade girl, help with English and other
In addition, we will be filling a crib with bedding subjects
(pillows, blankets, sheets, pillow cases) and  1st grade girl, help with English and other
baby items (from diapers to baby food) for Pro- subjects
ject Home. There will be further announce-
Substitutes are available, parking is conven-
ments in the bulletin with more specific needs
ient, you will be oriented and other tutors will
listed. We will collect these items through
help you. Please contact: Susan Lundin, ex-
January 10 (Epiphany) in honor of our Lord,
tra.innings@hotmail.com
who was himself a young refugee and home-
less.
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Elizabeth Ha joins us by transfer from First Presbyterian Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. She is a
student at the University of Minnesota and moved to Woodbury to live with her parents, Ewan
and Joann, who are also members of Trinity. Elizabeth plays the flute, has already joined the
choir, and enjoys cross-stitching.
Bev Handy, who incidentally is Evie Ryden’s mother, joins us by reaffirmation. Bev resides at
Stonecrest Senior Living, where she actively lives out her philosophy of life: ―Be alive and
aware, participate, reach out to others.‖
Lee and Judy Houck join us by letter of transfer from Crossroads Church in Woodbury. Lee is a
Plant Engineering Manager with 3M who enjoys golf, reading, theater, and watching Gopher
Women’s Basketball. Judy is a full-time graduate student at Augsburg College. She enjoys many
of the same activities as Lee, and also likes to travel.
Mark and Kate Keiper join us by letter of transfer, Mark from Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kate from Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. They have
an 8 month old son, Jack. Mark is employed at Marathon Oil Company, and enjoys photogra-
phy. Kate is a human resources manager for Thomson Reuters-West, and likes to spend time at
their lake place in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.
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Committees
Building & Grounds
Mike Schenck 739-3727
Christian Education
Kirk Breen 436-4212
Gretchen White 337-0159
Clerk of Session
Marnelle Andersen
735-3287
Communications
Susan Jamison 578-7100
Long Range Planning
Darryl Willison 739-2674
Mental Health Group
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Mission & Action
Joan Nichols 714-8314
Moderator of Deacons
Garry Espe 730-6805
Newsletter
Mark Allen 204-3188
newsletter@trinitywoodbury.org
Nominating
Wilson Ekinde 501-3661
Nursery Coordinator
Tina Hacker 714-9671
Pastoral Care
Gary Hanson 738-0045
Personnel
Steve Theiss 578-9348
Prayer Chain
Dee Lindblom
738-0045 or 353-6724
dee@trinitywoodbury.org
Shared Ministry
Marnelle Andersen
735-3287
Special Events
Barb Freeman 731-1220
Stewardship & Finance
John Upson 730-9690
Worship
Kara Klink 735-0866
Pathways
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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Junior Church Guidelines Approved by CE Committee
If you have children participating in Junior Church, please take a few
moments to review the guidelines posted outside the Junior Church
room; you may also take a copy from the CE stand in the hallway
leading to the CE wing. Bottomline: we are trying to offer a safe, fun,
Christian-oriented activity for children still a bit young to remain hap-
pily in service. Children beyond kindergarten are encouraged to re-
main in the sanctuary with their parents. We are developing a short
guide to help parents nurture their children’s participation in the wor-
ship service; this should be ready early in the New Year.
Speaking of children in the sanctuary … Trinity revels in its children
and whole-heartedly embraces every age and stage of life. While we
hope to see more and more children participating in worship with
their parents, Junior Church and our nursery (with its exceptional two
-person staff) continue to be options for those not ready. Infants and
toddlers are welcome in the nursery as needed. To further assist par-
ents of our littlest ones enjoy our services, the sound system includes
speakers in the narthex for times when someone needs to step out to
comfort an unhappy camper.
All-Church Retreat
We are seeking a handful of individuals interested in serving on the
planning committee for the February All-Church Retreat. This retreat
at the Presbyterian camp, Clearwater Forest is for all ages, for all
families, couples, singles; basically anyone breathing. Our retreat will
be a time of extreme fun, hearty fellowship and meaningful faith ac-
tivities. Help make it a reality by serving on this committee or at-
tending February 19-21, 2010.
Final Thoughts
Our efforts to create a Christian Education program that reaches and
teaches people of all ages are taking shape. What we need most to
push us further... is you. We learn best when we learn from each
other. Additionally, if there is a topic you want explored or would like
to teach, let me know.
Peace, Joe
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
The 2009 Thanksgiving Eve Service for Woodbury Area Christian
churches will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 7:30 pm, at
Woodbury Lutheran Church. All attending are asked to bring non-
perishable food items for our Woodbury Food Shelf. The event is
sponsored by WACO, Woodbury Area Clergy Organization. Bring a
neighbor and give thanks with your neighbors for all God’s good
gifts.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
DID YOU KNOW that Trinity’s mortgage payment for the new addition is not paid from our op-
erating budget but is paid for out of our capital campaign fund? We are presently not collecting
enough from the campaign contributions to cover our approximate $7,000 per month mortgage
payment. At the present rate our building fund will run out in October 2010. See the building
fund status chart below. We need your support!

FALL WORK DAY

It was below freezing and snow was on the ground on Saturday, October 10, but
that didn’t stop 11 members from helping out at Trinity’s fall work day. Amid the
buzz of two gas-powered chain saws and the hustle and bustle of seven branch
haulers, five dead trees were removed from the west end. Other chores completed
included clean-up of the old cross debris and various winterizing tasks including
flushing the water from the honor garden underground sprinkler system.
Workers this year were Greg, Leslie and Scott Vanderveer, Darryl Willison,
Bob Drehmel, Glenn Heckmann, Neal Strand, Dick Johnson, Roger Punt,
Mike Gram, and Mike Schenck. Thank you for a job well done.
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PARISH PERSONALS
 Recently hospitalized: Jack Emeott, Harry Krueger
 Congratulations to Barb Outcelt; she has a new grandson! Finn Outcelt was born on September 28.
October was a busy month for weddings:
 Matt McKenzie and Laura Larson were married on October 3. Laura has an 11 year old
daughter, Sophia.
 New member Judi Stinson Olson was married on October 1. The service was officiated by
Pastor Gary Hanson.
 On October 17, Pastor Hanson travelled to Madison, Wisconsin to perform the wedding of Alex
Espe and Elizabeth Stewart.
 Karen Lindblom and Nate Patraw were married ton October 17 at an outdoor wedding in Pepin,
Wisconsin.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
NOVEMBER 16 Judi Olson
1 Erin Donnelly Rockford White
2 Sara Finn 17 Anna Sikorski
3 Ann Allen 21 Kate Keiper
4 Cole Palmer Joyce Piper
Eden Palmer 21 Kaitlin Roberts
5 Curtis Johnsen 24 Jack Emeott
5 Melissa Lehmann 25 Joann Ha
7 Marilyn Sharp 27 Gabriella Gizzi
9 Glen Heckmann Bruce Williams
10 Sam Harder 28 Lee Houck
11 Mike Gram Noah Klink
12 Doug Ryden 29 Kara Klink
Ciarra Williams 30 Garry Espe
13 Chad Peterson Kathie Wilkinson
14 Josh Anderson Dee Lindblom
Pauline Wiken
We regret if we missed your birthday; if we
15 Grant Olson have, please phone the office! 738-0045

FUNDRAISER RESULTS
The golf tournament, dinner and silent auction fundraiser held on Friday, September 18 and
Saturday, September 19 made $3,990.91. Thanks to everyone who made the fundraiser
successful!
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HEALTHY MIND MATTERS

“Every year, without any treatment at all,

thousands stop suffering from depression.
Because it kills them.”
There are endless organizations and websites that provide
education, support and services for people with a mental
illness, but one you may not be familiar with is
DepressionIsReal.org. The Depression Is Real Coalition is a
group of physician, patient and constituency groups that
has come together to create an educational campaign about
depression. These groups want to clarify the confusing
messages in popular culture suggesting that depression is
"just the blues" or worse, a "made-up disease." Their goal is
to help people living with depression, their families, friends
and the general public to understand essential facts about
depression.
The Depression Is Real Coalition has developed a national
communications campaign to educate Americans on the
truth about depression through TV and radio public service
announcements, as well as newspaper/magazine ads. Their basic message is:
Some say depression is all in your head. Well, that’s right. And wrong. It’s right because
depression is in the head, or more precisely, the brain. In fact, we’ve seen how it destroys
the connections between brain cells.
DEPRESSION IS REAL
But saying depression is all in your head is also wrong. There’s nothing imaginary about
depression. It’s a serious, medical condition that affects every RESOURCES
aspect of a person’s health. And untreated depression kills
American Psychiatric Foun-
thousands of Americans a year — through suicide and by
dation
intensifying the symptoms of life threatening illnesses such as
www.psychfoundation.org
cancer and heart disease.
Depression and Bipolar
HOPE IS REAL, TOO Support Alliance
Today, research has identified many of the biological and www.dbsalliance.org
environmental factors that contribute to depression. And Mental Health America
medical science has developed effective treatments that can www.nmha.org
restore brain cell connections and lead to recovery. These National Alliance on Mental
treatments save lives. Depression is real. Fortunately, hope is Illness www.nami.org
real, too. To get the facts, please visit DepressionIsReal.org.
National Medical Associa-
tion www.nmanet.org

DEPRESSION IS NOT GENDER SPECIFIC – Dr. Michael Wilson from Stillwater-based Human
Services, Inc., will discuss the reality of male depression and the obstacles that often keep men
from receiving the treatment they need on Monday, November 23 at 6:30 pm in the Fellow-
ship Hall. He will also explain how retirement and unemployment may trigger depressive epi-
sodes, so invite your family and friends and learn from this enlightening discussion.
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PASTORAL CARE MESSAGE

"I can do all things through him who strengthens And the death of a loved one necessitates perhaps
me" Phil. 4:13 the biggest ―new normal‖ adjustment, with a griev-
ing person having no idea what that will look like.
I asked a friend recently how things were going for
her family since her mother’s stroke. She responded All change carries with it a level of discomfort, pos-
that life as she had known it had completely sibly pain and risk, but it can also bring growth, new

M
changed, and she was trying to adjust to the ―new challenges, and new relationships. Establishing a
normal.‖ People often use the term ―new normal‖ ―new normal‖ is the beginning of a new phase, and
when trying to might include tak-
deal with huge y mantra became “God is the ing a class you’ve
changes, and always wanted to,
there is no doubt strength of my heart and my or resurrecting a
that our life jour-
ney sometimes
portion forever." (Psalm 73:26) I hobby you had
given up for lack
requires us to would remind anyone facing of time due to
redefine the fa- prior obligations. I
miliar—the significant change to know that there is no know that some
―normal‖-- in our illness, no challenge, no change—good or days the chal-
lives. Although lenge is just to
not all of us have bad—that cannot be faced with God to get up in the
the experience of morning and to
parents going
strengthen us. muster the cour-
through the age and strength
stage my friend has, we have all had to endure to persevere and not give up. Turning to friends for
transitions and adjust to a ―new normal.‖ support, and remembering that change takes time is
helpful. My transition time triggered the beginning
As an example, I know how a child leaving home
of a more personal relationship with God, where I
completely redefines what ―normal‖ means in a
learned to lean into God’s grace and strength. My
household. It was especially difficult for me to ad-
mantra became “God is the strength of my heart
just to a totally ―empty-nest,‖ and I shed many
and my portion forever." (Psalm 73:26) I would
tears working with a therapist. For some people,
remind anyone facing significant change to know
becoming first-time parents is a bigger adjustment
that there is no illness, no challenge, no change—
than they expected. A new job may bring with it a
good or bad—that cannot be faced with God to
need to move, causing others to leave the familiar
strengthen us.
for the unknown. A person receiving a diagnosis of a
serious illness faces significant changes in life-style. Blessings, Dee Lindblom

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Judi Olson joins us by letter of transfer from Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer, Minne-
sota. She was recently married, and has two stepsons, Grant, age 11, and Dylan, age 8. Judi
spends much time attending their sporting practices/games, and she also likes to sing.
Colin and Heather Sehnert join us by letter of transfer from Valley Presbyterian Church in
Golden Valley. They have two daughters, Isabelle, who is 3 1/2, and 4 month old Paige. Colin is
a manufacturing engineering manager with Bellcomb Technologies, and loves baseball!
Heather is a senior branch director with Favorite Healthcare Staffing, and enjoys going to musi-
cals and plays.
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A Service of Remembrance and Healing

November is traditionally a month in which we remember those who have lived and died before
us. Although our loved ones are no longer with us, memories of them remain vividly in our
hearts. Trinity is planning a service on Sunday, November 15, at 7 pm, to acknowledge the
pain of losing a loved one, as well as to bring together those who are suffering the pain of
physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, or financial distress to receive prayer and comfort through
prayer, music, and meditation. All Trinity members, friends and family are encouraged to come
and participate to receive God's gift of healing and wholeness. Following the service, everyone is
invited to stay and share refreshments and fellowship.
CHURCH POTLUCK: NOVEMBER 15!
November is about abundance and thanksgiving. Join us for a fall potluck immediately following
the service on Sunday, November 15 to share the abundance of food and faith this community
of God’s people has been blessed with. Especially for new members, this is a great way to so-
cialize and get to know each other. If your last name begins with A-J, please bring a main dish;
K-O, bring some type of bread; P-T, bring fruits/vegetables; and U-Z, please bring a dessert.
Help with set-up and clean-up is a necessary part of planning a potluck, so please contact Barb
Freeman (731-1220 or bfreeman@fpc-stillwater.org) with how you can help.

THE CROSS
The cross on the back of the church has undergone a
subtle change that you might not have noticed. The old
cross needed replacement as the wood was rotting and
couldn’t be painted. After considering bids from a con-
tractor to replace the cross with one constructed of solid
cedar ($5,000) and one of aluminum ($7,000) we de-
cided to refurbish the cross using our own labor.
In late September Dick Johnson led a construction crew
consisting of Greg VanderVeer, Mike Schenck and
Bruce Williams. After several days of labor and many
trips up and down the scaffolding, the crew dismantled
the old cross and replaced it with new cedar. Jane Wil-
lison, with valuable input from Susan Rooney, Sue
Schenck, Debi Espe and Gretchen Trebnick, selected
a metallic gold paint for the cross. The paint crew con-
sisted of three charter members of Trinity: Darryl Willi-
son, Tom Rooney and Bruce Williams. They applied a
coat of primer and two coats of metallic gold.
The final cost of the project was only $1,000 thanks to
the generous donation of time and effort from the volun-
teers mentioned above. A special thanks goes to Dick
Johnson who got the scaffolding, purchased the materi-
als, and led the construction phase of the project.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ACTIVITIES AT TRINITY

Sunday Schedule November Upcoming Events

Pastor’s Column 2
Schedule
Education Hour
November 7
9:00 am November 1
Christian Education 3 John Calvin seminar,
Worship Communion 10 am - 1 pm
10:00 am
From the Intern... 4 November 8 November 15
Fellowship and Stewardship Potluck, 11 am
Coffee
Trinity’s Newest Sunday Service of
4 11:00 am
Members Remembrance and
November 15
Healing, 7 pm
Mission News 5 -=- Fall Potluck
November 23
Child care is November 22 Men and Depression,
Stewardship Corner 7 available during 6:30 pm
November 29
worship service
Beginning of
Birthdays 8 Advent

Healthy Mind
9
Matters

Pastoral Care 10
Additional parking is available in New Horizon’s parking lot
directly across from Trinity and by parking along one side
of the driveway.