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YOUTH MINISTRY EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity Youth Trip to Valleyfair Grades 6 - 12 Trip Details: What: Valleyfair Youth Event Who: Youth of Trinity Lutheran Church who will have completed grades 6th-12th (2024-2025 school year) and invite your friends! When: Friday, June 13, 2025 Times: Arrive at Trinity Lutheran Church at 9:00 am; the bus will depart the Trinity parking lot at 9:15 am. The bus will depart Valleyfair at 4:00 pm, and we will return to the Trinity parking lot by 4:45 - 5:00 pm. Please pick up your child(ren) promptly by 5:00pm. Cost: $30 per child, which includes transportation and admission to Valleyfair (both rides and water park). ** If you have a season pass there is no cost for admission. Be sure to bring your pass on June 28. Please still register your child(ren) for the event and indicate they will use a season pass. Lunch: Valleyfair is cashless - please plan accordingly and see their website for details. Chaperones: Mary Gallus (952-215-8645), Thomas McMahon (952-237-6041) & Shelly Becker (612-437-0699) will chaperone this trip. Other parents are welcome to chaperone, too. Depending upon attendance numbers, chaperones may have to drive separately. If you are interested in chaperoning, provide your name and email on the permission form below; Shelly or Mary will contact you to discuss details. Background checks are required for chaperones. Other Details: Dress for the weather as we will be outside all day. Wear a bathing suit & bring a towel (and ziplock bag for phone) if you plan to go on the water rides. We recommend that you bring sunscreen and a bottle of water. Backpacks are permitted in the park. Questions? Contact: Shelly Becker: shellyabbecker@gmail.com , 612.437.0699 Mary Gallus: maryrgallus@live.com , 952.215.8645

GIVE EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE GIVE ONLINE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TRINITY FOUNDATION MISSION SUPPORT Ways to Give Thank you for supporting the ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church. Your gifts help us to live faithfully and change lives in our community and around the world. As faithful people, we tend to the needs of others and our church’s ministry when we share our gifts, talents and resources. You can give in several ways: Online Giving We offer members and visitors an easy and convenient way to support and strenghten the ministry of our church. Use Online G iving as a way to give anytime or to automate your regular weekly offering. You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring donations using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account. VANCO ONLINE HOW-TO GUIDE GIVE ONLINE Vanco Mobile App To give, download the free "Vanco Mobile" app on your Apple or Android phone. You can make a one-time or recurring donations using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account. Please note: If you already have an online giving profile set up with Trinity Lutheran Church, you will use the same login credentials on the Vanco Mobile App. VANCO MOBILE HOW-TO GUIDE Text to Give To give, text the dollar amount to 833-381-0691. In a few short moments, you will receive a link to vancopayments.com. Complete the secure form and hit submit. You will then receive a text thanking you for your donation to Trinity Lutheran Church. On your first time using Text to Give, you will need your credit card information handy. For future giving, simply send a text to the same number with the amount you wish to give, and your donation will process automatically. It may be helpful to create a “new contact” in your phone using this number so you will always have Trinity’s Text to Give number on hand. TEXT TO GIVE HOW TO GUIDE Bill Pay Bill Pay is an online service provided by most banks. You can set up one-time payments or create recurring payments from your checking or savings account through your personal banking institution. This method is the most cost efficient way to donate electronically to Trinity, as we do not incur any fees on your donation. Please contact your bank for further information on this option. Mail in the Envelope If this is most convenient for you, mail your contributions to: Trinity Lutheran Church Attn: Gail Cassidy PO Box 1177 Watertown, MN 55388 Questions? Contact Gail Cassidy, Financial Secretary, at 952-955-1891 or gcassidy@trin.org for assistance with any of the giving options above.

FIRST COMMUNION EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION First Communion 5th Grade Everyone is welcome at God's table of grace! Holy Communion is where we gather around the table to receive the body and blood of Christ through the bread and wine of this holy meal. Each year, a family-centered workshop to prepare our Fifth Graders for the reception of their first communion is offered. We teach them the basics of this Holy Meal, and how it is truly given for you for the forgiveness of sins and the new life that follows. Questions about First Communion? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

At Trinity Lutheran Church, we live by the grace of God that brings change to our lives through faith in Christ. Trinity is a vibrant and growing congregation, welcoming all people to worship, pray, learn, and serve with us. We have a long history of sharing the love of God in Christ Jesus in Watertown, MN, and beyond. Welcome Worship With Us Sundays 9:00 am Onsite & Online WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP WORSHIP Join us as we live out our faith as God's faithful people in worship, music and prayer. Find information here about our weekly worship services, both in-person and online. WORSHIP LEARN MORE Find out more about this community of faith that is shining in the light of God. Dig deeper, make connections, and discover how God might be calling you! ABOUT TRINITY GIVE Your gifts help us to live faithfully and change lives. As faithful people, we tend to the needs of others and our church’s ministry when we share our gifts, talents and resources. WAYS TO GIVE Upcoming Events Serve Prayer Request Contact Ministries Adults Children (Birth - Grade 5) Youth (Grades 6 - 12) Changing Lives. Faithful Living.

SERVE EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Share in God's Love by Serving Others As followers of Jesus, we are called to serve! At Trinity, we invite you to answer this call to serve and put your faith into action with opportunities both inside and outside our walls. Explore the opportunities below to find ways you can live faithfully and change lives at Trinity and in our community. Serve at Church The church is a great place to serve. Trinity offers many opportunities to use the unique gifts, talents and abilities that God has given you to participate in worship and in the life of the church. Consider how you can help further the faith of our congregation through your involvement. When you're ready, complete the form below. Serve during worship as an usher, lector or communion assistant, sing or play in a choir or music group, be a part of the Altar Guild or bring the message of Christ to the youngest in our congregation with a Children's Moment. Reach out through grace and hospitality as a Sunday morning coffee server, help with funeral luncheons, visit members who are homebound as an Outreach Visitor or use your hands in service with the Apostles (light property maintenance) or the Heavenly Housekeepers (light cleaning projects). Share your talents of leadership as a Sunday School leader, Confirmation Huddle Guide, Bible Study leader or as a part of one of Trinity's Ministry Teams. Explore our website or view the Serve at Church form to learn more about the many service opportunities at Trinity. SERVE AT CHURCH Serve Locally Trinity Lutheran Church shares the love of Christ in Watertown and beyond through service and generosity. Through partnerships with many local organizations we find ways to reach out and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Learn more about these service opportunities below and find a way you might put your faith into action. Love INC Heartland is a neighbor helping neighbor organization designed to mobilize area churches to help meet the needs of their neighbors. Trinity supports Love INC Heartland by donating personal care items for their Fresh Start Program. These items are delivered to individuals and families in Watertown and in surrounding communities. Donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.loveincheartland.org to learn more. Watertown Friends For Life Food Shelf provides food and personal care items for people in the Watertown and surrounding communities. Through regular donations and holiday food drives, Trinity is able to help those in our own community who are struggling with food insecurity. Food shelf donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.watertownfoodshelf.com to learn more. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota advocates and provides services for adoptive parents, children, homeless youth, people with disabilities and the elderly in Minnesota. These services seek to help all people live and work in the community with safety, dignity, and hope. Trinity offers service opportunities to support Lutheran Social Service throughout the year for adults, youth and families. Visit www.lssmn.org to learn more. Serve Globally As a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Trinity has the opportunity to serve globally. Through these global partnerships, we are empowered to reach out to our sisters and brothers around the world as we act as Christ’s hands and feet to those in need of God’s love. ELCA Global Mission helps grow the Lutheran church around the world. Your donations send missionaries and volunteers to work alongside our global companions, train leaders, plant new churches and grow existing ones. Global Mission Support for one week is $25. We invite and encourage you to sign up on the calendar in the back of the sanctuary for a week of support. You can donate online or drop off a check or cash at the church office. ELCA Good Gifts provides more than 50 different gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. These gifts include farm animals to help communities with sustainable food and income, health and medical supplies, and food security resources. These donations provide direct support for the church wide ministries of the ELCA around the world. Learn more at goodgifts.elca.org . ELCA Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. Visit www.elca.org for more information. Feed My Starving Children As a Christian non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is called to feed God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. Meals are specially formulated for malnourished children and are packed by hand. They are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved! Would you like to serve at Trinity? To learn more about any of the service opportunities listed here, please contact the church office at 952-955-1891 or trinityoffice@trin.org .

TRUNK-OR-TREAT EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDIES MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Trinity Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 26 1:00 - 3:00 pm Trinity families, friends and neighbors are invited to “trunk-or-treat” from vehicle to vehicle in the Trinity parking lot. There will be treats, apple cider, bounce houses, and fun for all ages! Start decorating your vehicle and choosing your costumes for an afternoon of fun at Trinity! We'll need volunteers to: • decorate a trunk • help with various event activities • help setup / serve the food • help with clean up after the event • donate candy Note: 6th-8th grade Confirmation students can earn a "sermon note" for attending in costume and helping out with this event. :) VOLUNTEER FOR TRUNK-OR-TREAT Have questions about Trunk-or-Treat? Contact Stephanie Schmidt for more information.

BIBLE STUDY EXPLORE ADULT MINISTRY BIBLE STUDIES MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Bible Studies Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church’s bible study groups. Trinity offers bible study and fellowship opportunities throughout the year. For more information and updates on upcoming programming, please contact Pastor Lutter . Priscilla Circle Second Monday of the month 2:00 pm Fellowship Hall A bible study for women that explores the scripture and various faith topics. Contact study leader, Eileen Nelson , 952-955-1491 for more information. Joyful, Anyway: An Adult Faith Series Thursdays, April 16 – May 21 7:00 - 8:00 pm Pioneer Room How do we find joy when "don’t worry, be happy" isn't enough? Join us for a 6-week series as we dive into the latest book by Kate Bowler—Duke professor, historian, and host of the Everything Happens podcast. Known for her wit and deep wisdom, Bowler explores how to find joy amidst life's difficulties, arguing that joy isn't about fixing problems but about finding small, surprising moments of delight even when life is hard. We’ll read, laugh, and learn from her work—and from one another. Invite a friend to join us, too! The book is called Joyful Anyway and is releasing in early April. Please pre-order your copy; if the cost is a barrier, let’s talk. we don’t want you to miss out on what we can learn together. SIGN UP FOR STUDY SERIES The Gospel of Mark: An Adult Bible Study Wednesdays, June 3 – 24 1:15 - 2:15 pm Pioneer Room While Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, its brevity only fuels its intensity. Known for its breathless pace and the recurring phrase "and immediately," this narrative presents a Jesus who is constantly on the move and a Good News that refuses to stay put. We invite you to join us for a four-week study as we track this "Gospel on the loose" and explore how its story intersects with our own lives today. Whether you are a longtime reader or opening the Bible for the first time, come ready to discuss what God is up to in our world and our life together. Friends and neighbors are always welcome. Registration will be available as the study draws nearer. Faith Forums Trinity offers occasional Faith Forums on Sunday mornings during coffee hour. Topics include specific faith topics during Advent and Lent, mental health enrichment discussions and more. Check our UPCOMING EVENTS page for opportunities throughout the year.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VIRTUAL CORNER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Children's Ministry Virtual Corner Welcome to Trinity’s Children’s Ministry Virtual Corner! On this page, you’ll find videos and information on how to follow along with our Sunday School curriculum from your home, on your phone, or wherever you are! Each month, we’ll post the weekly “Big Idea”, Bible stories, and learning videos for you to enjoy. If you plan on following along each week and would like the coloring pages that accompany each week’s Big Idea and a Spark Children's Bible to read the bible stories at home, please contact Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org . Theme of the Month: Rise Up Grab your hiking boots and pitch a tent. It’s time to summit through the story of Jesus, who rose from death and gave us everything we need for our journey. This month, we’re learning about how the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection strengthens us and changes our relationships in the best way. Everyone will have a chance to put these ideas in their backpack to carry with them always: Jesus overcame death. Jesus connects us to each other. Jesus gives encouragement. We are stronger with Jesus. Memory Verse If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9 (NIV) Week 1 This week, we learn that Jesus rose up from the dead. The Big Idea Bible Story Mark 16:1-8 (Spark Bible, page 482) WEEK 1 LEARNING VIDEO Week 3 This week, we learn that Jesus helps his friends rise up when they’re feeling down. The Big Idea Bible Story John 21:1-17 WEEK 3 LEARNING VIDEO Week 2 This week, we learn that hope was rising up as Jesus appeared to his disciples. The Big Idea Bible Story John 20:19-31 (Spark Bible, page 492) WEEK 2 LEARNING VIDEO Week 4 This week, we learn that Jesus rises up to heaven but promises to always be with us. The Big Idea Bible Story Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:3-11 (Spark Bible, pages 496-499) WEEK 4 LEARNING VIDEO Questions about Children's Ministry? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Thank you for registering for Vacation Bible School! Payment Options Cost: $20 per child, $50 max/family You have the option to pay online or by cash or check to the church office. To pay online, click the button below to be directed to Trinity's secure online giving site. If you would prefer to give by cash or check, please drop off or mail your payment to the Trinity church office. PAY ONLINE When your online payment is complete, you should receive two email confirmations. One for your VBS registration and one for your online payment. < BACK TO VBS PAGE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS Registration Please complete the form below. Once the form is submitted you can choose to pay online via Trinity's secure online giving site or by cash or check to the church office. Parent/Guardian Name(s) Email address Street Address City / State / Zip Code Cell Phone Second Email Address (optional) Second Phone Number (optional) Child #1: Name Child #1: Age Child #1: School Grade 2025-2026 School Year Child #1: T-shirt Size ... Child #1: Allergies/Medical Concerns Child #2: Name Child #2: Age Child #2: School Grade 2025-2026 School Year Child #2: T-shirt Size ... Child #2: Allergies/Medical Concerns Child #3: Name Child #3: Age Child #3: School Grade 2025-2026 School Year Child #3: T-shirt Size ... Child #3: Allergies/Medical Concerns If you would like to register more than three children for VBS, please provide the same information in the box below. VBS Music Preference: Each family registered for VBS at Trinity will receive a copy of the "Rainforest Falls" soundtrack. Please indicate how you would like to receive your soundtrack. * Digital Download CD Authorization for Emergency Medical Care: In case of a medical situation when I cannot be contacted, or where time is essential, I authorize VBS staff or medical professionals to administer emergency medical care if it should become necessary while my child(ren) is/are taking part in Trinity Lutheran Church’s VBS. * Yes Authorization for Use of Photos: I give permission for Trinity Lutheran Church to use pictures of my child(ren) for promotional and informational purposes and church publications, including the church website and social media. * Yes No SUBMIT REGISTRATION

WORSHIP DETAILS EXPLORE WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP MUSIC BULLETINS WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Worship With Us Sundays at 9:00 am Welcome Join us for lively and engaging worship services every Sunday morning at 9:00 am —both in-person and online via livestream. Our worship leaders use a wide range of instruments – piano, guitar, voice, and worship bands. While each week is different, we strive for the same goal each Sunday: to keep our services faithful to our Lutheran tradition while also learning new ways of worshiping God. Holy Communion is served on the first and third Sundays of the month. Coffee and refreshments are provided after worship each week. Online Worship Worship online with Trinity on Sundays at 9:00 am. You can find our livestream and archived worship services on YouTube. Worship bulletins can be downloaded HERE to follow along during the livestream. ONLINE WORSHIP What to Expect We hope you feel at home at Trinity, whether you're joining us for the first time or have been a part of this church for a lifetime. Dress casually and come as you are. Each week, you will find relevant sermons that are grounded in scripture, fellowship, and connection as well as people eager to welcome you at Trinity. Children & Youth in Worship Children are welcomed warmly at Trinity. At each service, children are invited to find activities in our Coloring Corner and participate in our Children's Moment during the service. If preferred, a supervised Nursery room is available on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Youth in grades 6-12 also have many opportunities to participate in the life of the congregation. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday School Age Range: 3 years old – 5th grade Days/Times: Sunday Mornings from 10:00 - 10:45 am. Each week our Sunday School Leaders welcome our Learners (3 years old through 5th grade) at 10:00 am to sing songs, hear Bible stories, and make new friends. An online version is also provided for those weeks that kids can’t attend. Contact: Chelsea Farniok SUNDAY SCHOOL DETAILS Worship & Fellowship Volunteers Our volunteers are an integral part of Sunday mornings at Trinity. Learn more about volunteer opportunities on our Worship Volunteers page. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

ONLINE WORSHIP Worship With Us Online Sundays at 9:00 am ONSITE WORSHIP DETAILS WATCH ON YOUTUBE WATCH ON YOUTUBE Recent Online Worship Videos Sunday, October 13, 2024 Sunday, October 6, 2024 Sunday, September 29, 2024 For more worship videos, please visit Trinity's YouTube page. PREVIOUS WORSHIP VIDEOS Worship Resources Worship Bulletin Sunday, October 13 Bulletin PREVIOUS BULLETINS