Joining trinity
Christian Faith Instruction
Classes
If you are interested in joining, we have regularly scheduled classes that discuss the Christian faith and Lutheran doctrine. Coming class sessions: January 6 – March 9, 2008; April 12-13, 2008; July 26-27, 2008. Please contact our church office at 715.536.5482 or email us at: susanhass@trinitymerrill.com. Become a part of our Family of Faith.
“As a member of our family of faith, there are numerous ways to use your God-given gifts and talents to serve one another and our community. Below you will find a partial list of the different ministries, boards, and groups that serve at Trinity and meeting times and locations. Feel free to contact any of the members listed below with questions, and make sure to check the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter for their upcoming events.
Ladies Aid Dorcas society ALTAR GUILD
Decorating committee Open Hearts Care Committee Adult Choir
Men’s club
Alleluia Ringers (Adult Handbells)
P.T.O. (Parent/Teacher Organization)
Trinity Youth ministry (T.Y.M.)
TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL
President........................................................................... Marie Merkel
Secretary................................................................... Donna Thompson
Treasurer..................................................................... Mary Ann Riebe
Christian Growth Chairperson......................................... Sandy Frank
Card Nook Chair.......................................................... Marge Klammer
Dorcas meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00PM in the church basement.
President................................................................................. Grace Lau
Secretary............................................................................... Grace Frick
Treasurer.................................................................................. Patty Lau
Good Wish Person........................................................ Mardell Simon
Altar Guild meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM in the church basement during January, February, March, April, August, September, October and November.
This group meets as necessary to plan and make decorations for the church. Contact Sarah Williams at 536-8769 or the church office at 536-5482 if you would like to help.
This group’s mission is: “To emulate the life of Jesus Christ by reaching out in love to those in our church and community who are in need. To offer assistance to them, to the best of our abilities. To encourage others to join us in sharing God’s love.” For more information call Sue at the church office, 536-5482.
The Adult Choir meets at 7:00PM on Monday evenings. It is led by Polly Schneider.
President...................................................................... John Matuszak
1st Vice President..................................................................... Irv Rice
2nd Vice President....................................................... Charles Utecht
Secretary............................................................................ Larry Simon
Treasurer.................................................................. Miles Zimmerman
Men's Club meets the third Thursday of the month. Summer meetings are held at 6:00PM at the Men's Club Retreat. Winter meetings are held at 7:00PM in the school cafeteria.
Alleluia Ringers (Adult Handbells)
The Adult Handbell Choir meets at 6:30PM on Monday evenings. It is led by Sarah Stolarczyk.
P.T.O. (Parent/Teacher Organization)
The Parent /Teacher Organization plans and implements activities for families of Trinity Lutheran School. It is made up of volunteer parents and a faculty representative. The Parent /Teacher Organization meets as agreed upon. They plan family nights, parent education activities, fund-raising events, school pictures, Christmas floats, serving the 8th grade graduation banquet, special student activities for Lutheran Schools Week, etc.
Trinity Youth ministry (T.Y.M.)
Our Sr. High youth group, consists of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders and meets most Sunday evenings in the school youth room.
The Jr. High youth group, consists of the 6th, 7th and 8th graders and meets the second Friday evening of the month in the youth room. The group for 4th and 5th graders, K.f.C. (Kids for Christ), meets as arranged.
The blessings stampers
This group meets most Monday evenings at 6:00PM in the stone room to make greeting cards for shut-ins and other Trinity members who are celebrating special occasions or might need a word of encouragement. For more information please contact Sandy Schneider at 536-7655.
The Pastoral care committee
The mission of the Pastoral Care Committee is to do and encourage random acts of kindness and thoughtfulness for our pastors and their families; to go above and beyond to care for our pastors and to express our appreciation for all that they do. The group meets as needed. For information or to get involved, call Sherry Kleinschmidt at 536-8681 or Karli Severt at 574-2590.
Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 at Trinity School. All parents and children from birth to grade 5 are welcome! Classes meet Sunday mornings throughout the school year. Come and join us for FUN learning Bible stories, singing songs, doing crafts, projects, and outreach activities, and learning how to live our lives for Jesus! For more information, contact Chris Hartson at 536-6258.