Marriage Enrichment Programs at Trinity This Winter
Friday, January 9, 2009
Couples of the Old Testament
In the pages of the Old Testament we find couples who live with chronic disappointment and couples who overcome all obstacles to be together. There are arranged marriages, fiercely loving marriages, enduring marriages, an instant marriage, a coerced marriage and even a couple who had the perfect marriage – and blew it! In these strange but timeless stories we learn much about marriage, God and ourselves.
Join us to learn about the marriage relationship of Adam & Eve, Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekah, Jacob & Rachel, and other couples of the Old Testament. Call the church office or go to TrinityChurchFamily.com to sign up!
Couples of the Old Testament will take place nine Friday evenings beginning January 30 from 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Five Languages of Love, A Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Have any plans for Valentine’s Day? You and your spouse or spouse-to-be are invited to Trinity Church in Pell Lake for a romantic dinner for two with food by Trinity’s very own Chef Bob! This will surly to be an evening you’ll never forget as you enjoy dinner and learn about the Five Love Languages from Dr. Gary Chapman. With over thirty years of experience in marriage counseling, Dr. Gary Chapman has worked closely with thousands of couples struggling with countless issues. But at the heart of every marriage he has encountered–including his own–rests the same core longing: all people need to feel loved. Call the church office or go to TrinityChurchFamily.com to sign up!
Enjoy this video presentation and dinner from 6:00-8:30pm on Saturday, February 14th.
Pictured ( Left to Right): Karen and Jeff Keup
Trinity and Thrivent Support Star Center Elementary School with $3200
Tuesday, December 22, 2008
Trinity Church of Pell Lake did something new this year with the proceeds from their annual November Turkey Dinner. They gave half directly to needy families in the community. $1600 from Trinity, as well as matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans went to support needy families in the Pell Lake area through Star Center Elementary School. Betsy Schroeder, Principal of Star Center, and Tom De Groot, Director of Discipleship at Trinity, met last month to discuss where the money would best be used. “Nearly half the students at Star Center are eligible for lunch assistance due to family financial difficulties,” Mrs. Schroeder said while thanking the congregation this past Sunday during morning worship services.
“We understand that Star Center is more connected to needy families in our community than any other organization, and therefore we are excited to partner with them to be Jesus with skin on,” De Groot said.
Schroeder further added, “This money will be used for the immediate needs of families in Pell Lake.”
Trinity intends to continue to serve the community through a partnership with Star Center. In addition, Trinity’s ReachOUT! ’09, coming in July 2009, will benefit families in the Bloomfield area who are in need of free home repair. “As we celebrate Christmas, we remember that Jesus came first to serve those who are broken or in need.” Pastor Metke shared.
Pictured ( Left to Right): Tom De Groot (Director of Discipleship), Joyce Rossen (Trinity’s Counselor), Betsy Schroeder (Principal, Star Center), Pastor Brian Metke
Trinity’s Annual Christmas Performance Christmas Wonder
Tuesday, December 4, 2008
Trinity Church will host the annual Christmas musical, this year titled Christmas Wonder, on Saturday, December 13th at 7pm and Sunday, December 14th at 9:15 and 11am. Adults and children alike will enjoy this heartwarming and thought provoking story, which takes a look at what the first Christmas through the eyes of various characters and special music. The event this year is like none before, so be sure to check it out!
Pictured: Left to Right: Keith Schubert, Lonn Ipsen, Steve Labutski, Steve Bruno, Steelie Krisik
Caregivers Commissioned to Serve Community
Thursday, December 9, 2008
Trinity recently commissioned a team of caregivers to provide support, encouragement and prayer to members of the community. These caregivers work under the direction of Joyce Rossen, Trinity’s Prayer and Care Coordinator, to reach out to people in their homes, nursing homes and hospitals in times of need. Joyce is a Christian counselor, licensed in the state Wisconsin and Illinois, and is available to anyone in need of counseling services. The first consultation is always free, and subsequent visits are $30.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Joyce, contact Trinity Church at 262-279-3052 or go to www.TrinityPellLake.com.
Pictured: Joyce Rossen
Bloomfield – Trinity’s Annual Turkey Dinner on Nov. 5 Will Benefit Community
Friday, October 24, 2008
Trinity Church in Pell Lake, Wisconsin will be holding its annual Turkey Dinner on Wednesday, November 5th from 4-7pm ($8 Adults and Carry Outs, $5 Children 4-12, Free Under 3). Carry outs are available. Come out for this great opportunity to eat some great food, including turkey and all the fixin's! Last year, the church served close to 800 people! A portion of the proceeds will go back to the Pell Lake Community, being donated to the needs at Star Center Elementary School.
Trinity Church is located on the corner of Route 12 and Pell Lake Drive, just five minutes from Lake Geneva and Richmond, Illinois. For questions or more information, please call 262-279-3052 or visit www.TrinityPellLake.com.
Pictured: Courtney De Groot, Tom De Groot, Cindy Metke
Trinity Church of Pell Lake to Honor Local Police and Firefighters on July 6th
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Trinity Church of Pell Lake will be honoring all service men and women on Sunday, July 6th during regular worship services at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00am. Colonel Dennis Beatty, an active member of the United States Air Force from Spring Grove, Illinois, will be sharing a personal testimony. Each service person present will be recognized and sent home with a free ticket to Trinity’s upcoming Pig Roast on Sunday, July 27th.
Bloomfield – Free Home Repair Offered By Local Church, No Strings Attached
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Trinity Church in Pell Lake will be going back into the community this summer July 25th & 26th to help out anyone in the Bloomfield area in need of minor home repair. This is a “no strings attached” approach to service, the only requirements being that individuals and families applying for service, 1. Live in the Bloomfield Township, and 2. Do not belong to Trinity Church. “This is our way of giving back to the community we’re a part of,” said Diana Chesen, Trinity’s Administrative Director.
To conclude the weekend, Trinity will host its annual Pig Roast Celebration on Sunday, July 27th from 12:30-3:30pm. Each family in the Pell Lake neighborhood surrounding the church will also be offered a free ticket (one per family) to the pig roast.
If you would like more information on ReachOUT! ’08 or are a resident of Pell Lake in need of service, please visit www.TrinityChurchFamily.com or call 262-279-3052.
Attached: reachout08.jpg (Jeff Keup, Jarrett Hewlett)
SonWorld Games Coming to Pell Lake – Vacation Bible School 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Trinity Church will be hosting the 2008 SonWorld Games (Vacation Bible School) beginning Monday, July 7th and ending Friday, July 11th, from 6:00-8:30pm. Before the games, a family dinner will be open to the community at 5:30pm for only $1 per person. Join us for this unique evening Vacation Bible School event! Ages are 4 year olds through completed 4th grade.
For more information or to sign up your child, contact Trinity Church at 262-279-3052 or go to www.TrinityChurchFamily.com.
Attached: vbs.jpg (image) Pictured: Zach Anderson, Kira Hewlett, Aaron Anderson
Mothers Honored at Trinity on Sunday, May 11th
Friday, May 2, 2008
On Sunday, May 11th, Trinity will be honoring all women who are mothers or have had a motherly influence on someone. This could be as an aunt, older sister, neighbor, mentor or even a pet owner! Services at 8, 9:15 and 11am will include personal testimonies from missionaries who work at orphanages in Africa and Haiti, and each mother will receive a special gift.
Trinity Church is located on the corner of Route 12 and Pell Lake Drive, just five minutes from Lake Geneva and Richmond, Illinois. For questions or more information, please call 262-279-3052 or visit www.TrinityPellLake.com.
Pictured: (Top) Carol Olsen, Jennelle Potter, (Bottom) Emily Potter, Megan Potter
Good Sense Budgeting Workshop Offered to the Community
Friday, May 2, 2008
On Saturday, May 17th, Trinity Church of Pell Lake will be offering a Good Sense budgeting workshop to the entire community from 8am to 2pm. As we words like recession, rising gas prices, layoffs and outsourcing clutter the news, many people are uncertain of their financial future. But developing a realistic budget and consolidating debt can help individuals control their money so it doesn’t control them. This workshop offers the necessary tools to accomplish this. Post-workshop coaches are also available to meet with individuals one on one to provide support as they continue their journey toward financial freedom.
For more information or to sign up, contact Trinity Church at 262-279-3052 or go to www.TrinityChurchFamily.com.
Church Group Provides Support to Divorced People
Friday, April 25, 2008
The message of a new support group focused on divorce is that people don’t have to get through it alone. Trinity Church’s Divorce-Care group, led by town residents Tom and Joannie Sullivan, meets each Monday at 6:30pm. The gatherings include a video seminar featuring top divorce and recovery experts and small group discussions.
Separation and divorce can be some of the most painful and stressful experiences a person will ever face. Feelings of isolation and depression often creep in.
The video seminars are presented in television magazine format and feature interviews with experts, real-life case studies and on-location settings. After the video, Divorce-Care participants spend time as a support group, discussing the video and how it pertains to their lives.
Trinity Church is located on the corner of Route 12 and Pell Lake Drive, just five minutes from Lake Geneva and Richmond, Illinois. For questions or more information, please call 262-279-3052 or visit www.TrinityPellLake.com.
Attached: divorcecare.jpg (image) Pictured: Tom and Joannie Sullivan
First Communion Class at Trinity
Friday, April 25, 2008
Trinity Lutheran Church on Highway 12 in Pell Lake celebrated First Communion during a worship service this month. Pastor Brian Metke met with the children and their parents earlier in the week as they re-enacted the Passover and Last Supper during a candle light dinner.
The children learned the importance of working together as a community
and were encouraged by their sponsors and God parents. Trinity provides first communion instruction every April. For more information call 262-279-3052.
