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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Children at Trinity Birth – 5th grade Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes all children and their families. We encourage children to grow in their relationship with Jesus through stories, activities, events, and fellowship. Jesus wanted to spend time with the little ones, get to know them and didn't want them to be taken away. We, at Trinity feel the same. Children are invited to our group gatherings and events to learn more about the love that Jesus has for them and just how special they are in His eyes! Questions about Children's Ministry? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Sunday School 3 years old – 5th grade Sundays at 10:00 am SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Who: Children who are 3 years old (by 9/1/2025) - Grade 5 (2025-2026 school year) Where: Trinity Lutheran Church When: Sunday mornings Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Suggested Donation: $20 per child, $50 max/family Sunday School begins at 10:00 am, just after our church service. Children will be placed in a Sunday School classroom by age. (Preschool, Kindergarten-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade). In each lesson, they’ll hear the featured Bible Story, watch a short learning video, explaining the Bible Story in modern, easy-to-understand language, explore the Big Idea with a game or activity, and sing songs of praise. Interested in Helping? Our Sunday School lessons are led by a rotation of wonderful parent volunteers. Each group has a lead volunteer and a helper for the week. We can always use more volunteers, so contact Chelsea if you’re interested in helping. Questions about Sunday School? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

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 .

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 .

YOUTH CANOE TRIP EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP BWCA CANOE TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS Boundary Waters Youth Canoe Trip For many years, Trinity has had a tradition of taking High School Youth to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota every summer. These annual trips are led by competent adults and are designed to allow youth to experience the wild places of the earth. The ultimate goal is to help them open their hearts to God's great, green creation, as well as learn about the importance of caring for God's good earth when they return back home! The Boundary Waters youth canoe trip details and registration are typically available each spring. Check back here for more information as summer draws near.

NEWSLETTER EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Newsletter The Trinity Tidings is our monthly newsletter. Here you will find all of the latest happenings at Trinity as well as upcoming events. Check out past issues of our newsletter. March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June / July 2025

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. Book of Jonah Bible Study Wednesdays, January 7–28, 2026 (weekly sessions) 1:30–2:30 pm Join Pastor Paul for a four-week Bible study on the Book of Jonah. Each week will focus on one chapter, exploring God’s call, hope, growth, and grace—and how this ancient story speaks to everyday life and the life of the congregation. Study materials will be provided. SIGN UP FOR STUDY SERIES 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.

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SCHOLARSHIPS EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity College Scholarships Each year, the Trinity Lutheran Church Foundation offers several college scholarship opportunities to Trinity’s graduating seniors. Trinity members will be notified in the spring of their senior year with information and details about these scholarships. The Trinity Foundation Scholarship The Trinity Foundation awards one or more graduating seniors this scholarship based on academic accomplishments, community service, and a personal essay about his/her experience at Trinity Lutheran Church and what they have learned that will help them be successful in the future. Trinity Preschool Scholarship Trinity Preschool was a beloved addition of Trinity Lutheran Church from 1975 to 2018. This scholarship awards a current Trinity Lutheran Church member that is graduating from high school and furthering their education at a post secondary college, particularly to study in the field of education/teaching. Elsie Sandquist Memorial Music Scholarship In memory of Elsie Sandquist, Trinity Lutheran Church's Organist/Pianist from 1964-2001, this scholarship was created to financially help a current Trinity member that is graduating from high school and furthering their education at a post secondary college. The recipient will have a love for music. Bergstrom Family Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is given to one or more Trinity seniors to perpetuate the memory of the Bergstrom family and commend involvement in our church and community. Frank Kaduk Memorial Scholarship The Frank Kaduk Scholarship is given to perpetuate the memory of Frank Kaduk, who was active in the faith formation of children at Trinity through teaching, enthusiastic support, and meaningful children’s messages. This scholarship will be given to a student who has shown an active interest in Trinity over the years. Preference will be given to those interested in pursuing a degree in education. C. P. Thompson Scholarship The C. P. Thompson Scholarship is given to assist a student who is pursuing a career in ministry and to commend involvement in the Trinity Lutheran Church and the community. This scholarship may be given to an eligible student who plans to pursue a career in Christian ministry.

MISSION SUPPORT EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE GIVE ONLINE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TRINITY FOUNDATION MISSION SUPPORT ELCA Missionaries Rev. Andrew & Meredith Ronnevik Serving in Papua New Guinea Andrew teaches at Martin Luther Seminary in the city of Lae, helping to prepare new pastors and church leaders. Meredith works in a part-time capacity, contributing to projects prioritized by the Lutheran church in Papua New Guinea. Children: Beatrice (Bea) & Hans Support our ELCA Missionaries You can sign up to support Rev. Andrew & Meredith Ronnevik by adding your name on the calendar at the Trinity Welcome Center and placing cash or a check in the offering plate on Sundays or give directly to the church office. You can also give on Trinity's Online Giving page under 'Special Gifts'. GIVE ONLINE A $25 donation supporting our ELCA missionaries is a great gift for a birthday or anniversary or a meaningful way to remember or honor a loved one.

YOUTH MINISTRY EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS Youth at Trinity Grades 6 - 12 Youth Ministry at Trinity helps youth in Middle School and High School grow in Christ, participate in the life and mission of the church, and live out their faith in everyday life. We welcome both members and non-members to attend our Youth Ministry events. From fellowship events like ski and amusement park trips to service projects at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota or Feed My Starving Children, we offer opportunities for kids to have fun and build relationships while learning from God's Word. Keep an eye out for upcoming Youth Ministry opportunities and events on Trinity's calendar. Questions about Youth Ministry? Contact the church office at trinityoffice@trin.org .