Trinity Lutheran Church Northfield, Minnesota

The Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals is back this year for a 14th season.  The recitals will take place on Wednesdays in July and August 4th from 12:15 to 12:45 pm.  The complete schedule can be found posted on the bulletin boards located around Trinity.  Please note that some recitals have special requirements and instructions due to Covid.  Masking and social distancing are required.  Noah Klein will be playing on the first scheduled Wednesday, July 7th, at United Methodist Church.

Over the last 15 months, life has been difficult for all of us.   During that time, Pastor Klein has done an exceptional job of shepherding Trinity through these times.   However, trying to preach the gospel under all of the restrictions has been a source of stress for him. Last winter, the Board of Elders became aware of a conference this July in Buffalo, Mn that he felt would allow him to connect with other Pastors.  The cost to Trinity is $2200.  We have about $750 in our budget, which means we are short around $1450.  We are asking the members of Trinity to help us make up the shortfall.  If you would like to contribute, you can make a check out to Trinity with either Doxology or Pastor's conference in the memo line. Any amount would be appreciated.  Thank you - John Greenfield, President
 

Trinity’s National Night Out neighborhood party is back! Our 5th almost-annual party will be on Tuesday, August 3rd.  Please watch for updates and more details in future weeklies. Once again, we’ll invite the neighborhood to join us for a fun evening. You’re invited, too, and are encouraged to bring your family, friends, and neighbors. We hope to see you at the party!
 

Trinity Book Club has chosen the books that they will read for the next 5 months.  Book Club meets the first Monday of the month @ 10 am in the fellowship hall at church.  All are welcome, come and join the discussion.
The Vanishing Half – Brit Bennett – July 5, 2021
The Four Winds – Kristen Hanna - Aug. 2021
An Irish Country Doctor – Patrick Taylor - Sept. 2021
The Girl with the Louding Voice – Abey Dare - Oct. 2021
Age of Light – Whitney Scharer - Nov. 2021
 

Thank You to all who have returned their forms already!  As of June 15, 14 people sent in the forms about their willingness to participate in Trinity’s music starting (God willing) in the fall.  It was a real blessing to read their responses.  Several people were interested in participating in more than one musical activity.  Choosing music for the various groups will start in the next few weeks.  It would be great if the rest of the forms could be sent in by June 30.  If you cannot or do not wish to participate in Trinity Music as outlined in the letter, please do return the form anyway.   Your past service is very much appreciated and we thank you for sharing your musical gifts.  Life circumstances change and that is understood.
PLEASE NOTE: The letter and forms were sent to the past participants in Trinity Music groups. If you are a new member of Trinity and would be interested in joining a group or if you have participated in the past and might like to return to a group, please see Judy Boehme and she can give you the explanation letter and form. Thank you.

The Trinity Congregation car cruise participants should begin assembling Saturday June 26th in the Trinity parking lot around 10:15 to begin cruising at 10:30 AM. We will cruise for a little over an hour and return to the church parking lot for some fellowship time and some food. Trinity’s Fellowship Group has graciously agreed to prepare hot dogs and other food items for us.  If you have already signed up for the car cruise please indicate if you are staying for food. If you have not yet signed up and desire to participate, please place your name on the sign-up sheet on the hallway bulletin board so that the Fellowship Group will know how many people to expect.  See you Saturday June 26th!
 

We are looking to holding a youth/adult fishing event later this summer.  The date will be decided soon.  In the meantime, please talk with Lisa Martinson or John Pfeiffer if you have a boat and are willing to bring aboard a couple of youth or if you are an adult or youth who likes to, or would like to, go fishing for an evening.
 

Elements of Trust VBS -- July 26-29, 2021/ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Come and learn more about JESUS in this fun-filled, Elements of Trust, Vacation Bible School!  We will explore faith-themed science experiments, listen to daily devotions, learn new songs and so much more! This is a FREE program for your child(ren).
 

Registration for VBSRegister for our Elements of Trust VBS today! Registration is open now.  All kids from 3 years old (potty trained) through those entering 3rd grade in the fall are welcome to register at https://www.myvbs.org/trinitynorthfield

Register to be a VolunteerDo you want to volunteer?  Students entering 4th grade in the fall or older are welcome to be VBS volunteers and we are also looking for adult volunteers to help us out with music, daily devotions/Bible study, snacks, opening/closing, etc.   To register as a volunteer, go to https://www.myvbs.org/trinitynorthfield and click on the volunteer button.

Life Line Screening is the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings.  They will offer affordable, non-invasive, and painless health screenings here at Trinity on Monday, July 26, 2021.  A package of five screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease, and other conditions will be offered.  These 5 vital screenings are normally offered for only $149 but the Director has sent us 3 coupons for complimentary screenings.  These certificates are on the hallway bulletin board and are available to people who attend worship at Trinity.  Once the certificates are gone though, participants must pay the full amount.  Please see the bulletin board for more information.  Register by calling toll free: 1-888-653-6441 OR text the word “circle” to 797979.
 

Fellowship Time on Sunday mornings is back.  Fellowship is between services in the fellowship hall.  The sign-up sheet is back by the kitchen.  We greatly appreciate anyone who would like to serve treats or donate cookies.  Also, the Bunn coffee maker is once again plugged in and ready to make coffee.
 

Beginning November 29 - the Sunday morning worship schedule will change.
The first service (non-singing) will begin at 8:30 am.
Bible Class and Sunday School will begin at 9:30 am.
The second service (with singing) will begin at 10:30 am.
This change is to accommodate a time for Bible Class and Sunday School.  The Thursday evening worship service will remain the same at 6:00 pm.